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Rubellite

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Rubellite and Pezzotaite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
0.02
Transparent, Translucent
1.614-1.666
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0.014-0.040
Transparent
 
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0.02
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1.60-1.61
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Trigonal
-9999
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Rubellite and Pezzotaite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Rubellite and Pezzotaite 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 while Rubellite is in appearance.