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Rhodochrosite
Rhodochrosite

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Rhodochrosite and Marialite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
0.02NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.601.540-1.550
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
tetragonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.208-0.2200.004-0.008
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent to nearly opaque
Transparent

Rhodochrosite and Marialite Optic Character

Rhodochrosite and Marialite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Rhodochrosite and Marialite 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 Marialite 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 Marialite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Rhodochrosite and Marialite 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.