Rhodolite and Beryl Optical Properties

Rhodolite

Beryl

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Greasy, Vitreous

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1.2 Pleochroism

None

Weak to distinct

1.3 Dispersion

None0.01

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004)

Transparent, Transparent to opaque

1.5 Refractive Index

1.7601.560-1.604

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

cubic

Hexagonal

1.8 Birefringence

0.010-0.0140.0040-0.0070

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Transparent

Rhodolite and Beryl Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Rhodolite and Beryl 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.