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Rubellite and Rhyolite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
0.02
Rank: 22 (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.614-1.666
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1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.014-0.040
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1.9 Clarity
Transparent
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Rubellite and Rhyolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Rubellite and Rhyolite 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.