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Ruby Zoisite
Ruby Zoisite

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Ruby Zoisite and Rubellite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Pleochroism

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Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

-99991.614-1.666
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

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Birefringence

-99990.014-0.040
0 0.296
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Clarity

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Transparent

Ruby Zoisite and Rubellite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Ruby Zoisite and Rubellite 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.