Rhodolite and Rosasite Optical Properties

Rhodolite

Rosasite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Greasy, Vitreous

Silky, Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

None

Strong: X = pale emerald green or colourless; Y = dark emerald green or pale blue; Z = dark emerald green or pale blue

1.3 Dispersion

NoneNA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004)

Not Available

1.5 Refractive Index

1.7601.672-1.688

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

cubic

monoclinic

1.8 Birefringence

0.010-0.0140.139-0.143

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Not Available

Rhodolite and Rosasite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Rhodolite and Rosasite 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.