Ruby Zoisite and Covellite Optical Properties

Ruby Zoisite

Covellite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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Resinous

1.2 Pleochroism

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Marked

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

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OpaqueAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available1.45-2.62

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

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Hexagonal

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

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OpaqueAnthony et al

Ruby Zoisite and Covellite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Ruby Zoisite and Covellite 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.