Rhodolite and Quartz Rose Optical Properties

Rhodolite

Quartz Rose

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Greasy, Vitreous

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1.2 Pleochroism

None

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1.3 Dispersion

NoneNA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004)

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.760Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

cubic

Trigonal

1.8 Birefringence

0.010-0.014Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Not Available

Rhodolite and Quartz Rose Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Rhodolite and Quartz Rose 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.