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Ruby Zoisite
Ruby Zoisite

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Ruby Zoisite and Pietersite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.02
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-9999
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-9999
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0.02
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1.54-1.56
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Trigonal
-9999
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Ruby Zoisite and Pietersite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Ruby Zoisite and Pietersite 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.