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Ruby

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Ruby and Vanadinite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Adamantine
Strong: purplish-red
0.02
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
1.762-1.778
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Trigonal
0.008
Transparent
 
Resinous
-
0.15
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2.416
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Hexagonal
0.066
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Ruby and Vanadinite Optic Character

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

Ruby and Vanadinite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Ruby and Vanadinite 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, Ruby is while Ruby is in appearance.