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Rock Crystal and Rhodolite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Greasy, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
None
1.3 Dispersion
0.01None
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Gemmological Tables (2004)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.760
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
cubic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0090.010-0.014
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TransparentWalter Schumann
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Rock Crystal and Rhodolite Optic Character

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

Rock Crystal and Rhodolite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Rock Crystal and Rhodolite 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, Rock Crystal is TransparentWalter Schumann and Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references while Rock Crystal is TransparentWalter Schumann and Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references in appearance.