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Rhodolite and Augelite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
None
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
None
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004)
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.760
1.570-1.591
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
cubic
1.8 Birefringence
0.010-0.014
0.020-0.021
1.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Rhodolite and Augelite Optic Character

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

Rhodolite and Augelite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Rhodolite and Augelite 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, Rhodolite is Gemmological Tables (2004) while Rhodolite is Gemmological Tables (2004) in appearance.