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Star Ruby
Star Ruby

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Star Ruby and Cerussite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.06
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.757-1.7801.803-2.078
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.007-0.0100.273
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Star Ruby and Cerussite Optic Character

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

Star Ruby and Cerussite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Star Ruby and Cerussite 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, Star Ruby is Translucent and Transparent while Star Ruby is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.