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Rosasite
Rosasite

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Rosasite and Calcite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Silky, Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Strong: X = pale emerald green or colourless; Y = dark emerald green or pale blue; Z = dark emerald green or pale blue
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.672-1.6881.486-1.658
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.139-0.1430.154-0.174
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Rosasite and Calcite Optic Character

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

Rosasite and Calcite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Rosasite and Calcite 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, Rosasite is Not Available while Rosasite is Not Available in appearance.