Rhodochrosite and Apatite Optical Properties

Rhodochrosite

Apatite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Weak

Blue stones – strong

1.3 Dispersion

0.020.01

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.601.628-1.651

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

Hexagonal

1.8 Birefringence

0.208-0.2200.002-0.008

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent to nearly opaque

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

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