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Rhodolite and Corundum Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Adamantine, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
None
None
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
None
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.02
Rank: 21 (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004)
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.760
1.758-1.780
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
cubic
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.010-0.014
0.007-0.010
1.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Rhodolite and Corundum Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Rhodolite and Corundum 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.