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Rosinca and Alexandrite Optical Properties


Alexandrite and Rosinca Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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Transparent, Transparent to nearly opaque   

Refractive Index
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1.739-1.770   

Optic Character
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Biaxial/+   

Crystal System
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Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
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0.007-0.010   

Clarity
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Transparent   

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Rosinca and Alexandrite Optic Character

Rosinca and Alexandrite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Rosinca and Alexandrite 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 Rosinca and Alexandrite 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. Alexandrite has Biaxial/+ character.

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Rosinca and Alexandrite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Rosinca and Alexandrite 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, Rosinca is Not Available while Rosinca is Not Available in appearance.

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