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Ruby Zoisite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties


Chrysoprase and Ruby Zoisite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Vitreous, Vitreous, Waxy   

Pleochroism
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AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
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None   

Transparency
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Translucent, Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque   

Refractive Index
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1.530-1.543   

Optic Character
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Not Available   

Crystal System
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Trigonal   

Birefringence
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0.004   

Clarity
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Translucent   

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Ruby Zoisite and Chrysoprase Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Ruby Zoisite and Chrysoprase 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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