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Ruby Zoisite
Ruby Zoisite

Fluorapatite
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Ruby Zoisite and Fluorapatite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Weak to strong if coloreD
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.631-1.650
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Ruby Zoisite and Fluorapatite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Ruby Zoisite and Fluorapatite 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.