Ruby Zoisite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties

Ruby Zoisite

Rhodochrosite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

Weak

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.02

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available1.60

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

Trigonal

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.208-0.220

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

Transparent to nearly opaque

Ruby Zoisite and Rhodochrosite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Ruby Zoisite and Rhodochrosite 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.