Rhodochrosite and Mellite Optical Properties

Rhodochrosite

Mellite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Weak

Weak: yellowish brown yellowAnthony et al

1.3 Dispersion

0.02NA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

1.5 Refractive Index

1.601.509-1.541

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

0.208-0.2200.030

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent to nearly opaque

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

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