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Spodumene and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties


Rhodochrosite and Spodumene Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Strong in kunzite: α-purple   
Weak   

Dispersion
0.02   
22
0.02   
24

Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque   

Refractive Index
1.657-1.681   
1.60   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.014-0.018   
0.208-0.220   

Clarity
Gems   
Transparent to nearly opaque   

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Spodumene and Rhodochrosite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Spodumene 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, Spodumene is Transparent while Spodumene is Transparent in appearance.

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