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Rhodolite

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Vesuvianite



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Rhodolite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Greasy, Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous

Pleochroism

None
slight in colored varieties

Dispersion

0.030.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
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Refractive Index

1.7601.703-1.752
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

cubic
tetragonal

Birefringence

0.010-0.0140.004-0.006
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Rhodolite and Vesuvianite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Rhodolite and Vesuvianite 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 while Rhodolite is in appearance.