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Rubellite

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Rubellite and Cryolite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
Vitreous, Greasy, Pearly

Pleochroism

Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
colorless.

Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.614-1.6661.338-1.339
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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monoclinic

Birefringence

0.014-0.0400.001
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Rubellite and Cryolite Optic Character

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

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