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Ruby Zoisite and Brucite Optical Properties


Brucite and Ruby Zoisite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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TransparentMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Refractive Index
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1.56-1.60   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Trigonal   

Birefringence
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0.010-0.020   

Clarity
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TransparentMichael O’Donoghue   

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Ruby Zoisite and Brucite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Ruby Zoisite and Brucite 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 Zoisite is Not Available while Ruby Zoisite is Not Available in appearance.

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