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Rhodochrosite and Turquoise Optical Properties


Turquoise and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Waxy   

Pleochroism
Weak   
Weak   

Dispersion
0.02   
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None   

Transparency
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque   
Translucent, Opaque   

Refractive Index
1.60   
1.610-1.650   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
0.208-0.220   
0.040   

Clarity
Transparent to nearly opaque   
Translucent   

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Rhodochrosite and Turquoise Optic Character

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

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Rhodochrosite and Turquoise Transparency

Similar to their colors, Rhodochrosite and Turquoise 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.

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