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Ruby Zoisite
Ruby Zoisite

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Ruby Zoisite and Nepouite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Waxy, Pearly

Pleochroism

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Weak

Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

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-

Refractive Index

-99991.600-1.630
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

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-

Ruby Zoisite and Nepouite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Ruby Zoisite and Nepouite 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 while Ruby Zoisite is in appearance.