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Rhodolite and Chlorastrolite Optical Properties


Chlorastrolite and Rhodolite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Greasy, Vitreous   
Chatoyant   

Pleochroism
None   
NilArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
None   
Not Available   

Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004)   
Gems   

Refractive Index
1.760   
1.7   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
cubic   
Not Available   

Birefringence
0.010-0.014   
0.010   

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
Gems   

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Rhodolite and Chlorastrolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Rhodolite and Chlorastrolite 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.

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