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Rubellite and Andalusite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
strongly trichroic
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
0.02
Rank: 22 (Overall)
0.02
Rank: 23 (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.614-1.666
1.627-1.650
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.014-0.040
0.009-0.010
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Rubellite and Andalusite Optic Character

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

Rubellite and Andalusite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Rubellite and Andalusite 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, Rubellite is Translucent and Transparent while Rubellite is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.

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