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Ruby Zoisite
Ruby Zoisite

Microcline
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Ruby Zoisite and Microcline Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
WeakMichael O’Donoghue
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.514-1.539
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol ( 1) Space Group: C1
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.008-0.010
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Translucent

Ruby Zoisite and Microcline Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Ruby Zoisite and Microcline 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.