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Rhyolite and Star Ruby Optical Properties


Star Ruby and Rhyolite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
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1.757-1.780   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal   
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Birefringence
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0.007-0.010   

Clarity
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Transparent   

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Rhyolite and Star Ruby Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Rhyolite and Star Ruby 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, Rhyolite is Not Available while Rhyolite is Not Available in appearance.

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