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Rhodolite and Fayalite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
None
Faint
1.3 Dispersion
NoneNA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004)
TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.7601.827-1.879
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
cubic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.010-0.0140.042-0.051
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TransparentAnthony et al

Rhodolite and Fayalite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Rhodolite and Fayalite 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.