Rubellite and Foitite Optical Properties

Rubellite

Foitite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Strong: pale lavender dark blueAnthony et al

1.3 Dispersion

0.02NA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent

TranslucentAnthony et al, Translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.614-1.666Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m

1.8 Birefringence

0.014-0.040Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

TranslucentAnthony et al

Rubellite and Foitite Optic Character

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

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Rubellite and Foitite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Rubellite and Foitite 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.