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Rhodochrosite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
0.02None
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque
Opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
1.601.460-1.570
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.208-0.2200.023-0.050
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent to nearly opaque
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Rhodochrosite and Chrysocolla Optic Character

Rhodochrosite and Chrysocolla optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Rhodochrosite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties like crystallographic symmetry, pleochroism,etc. in the crystal. Some of the optical properties are refractive index, luster, optic character, pleochroism etc. Prominent among these is Rhodochrosite and Chrysocolla optic character. You might have noticed your gemologist rotating the gemstone while testing it. Rotating a gemstone along its optic axis helps in determining its optic character.

Rhodochrosite and Chrysocolla Transparency

Similar to their colors, Rhodochrosite and Chrysocolla transparency can also be used as criteria for their primary identification. Although transparency cannot be the only criteria for gemstone identification, it can efficiently used in gemstone grading. Talking about their transparency, Rhodochrosite is Opaque, Transparent and Transparent to nearly opaque while Rhodochrosite is Opaque, Transparent and Transparent to nearly opaque in appearance.