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Pleonast and Ruby Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine   
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Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red   
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Dispersion
0.02   
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   
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Refractive Index
1.762-1.778   
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Optic Character
Not Available   
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Crystal System
Trigonal   
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Birefringence
0.008   
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Clarity
Transparent   
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