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Simpsonite and Ruby Optical Properties


Ruby and Simpsonite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine   
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine   

Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas   
Strong: purplish-red   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.02   
21

Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   

Refractive Index
1.994-2.040   
1.762-1.778   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.046   
0.008   

Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
Transparent   

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Simpsonite and Ruby Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Simpsonite and Ruby 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, Simpsonite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Simpsonite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.

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