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Star Ruby and Chlorapatite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
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Weak to moderate; in pale colors.Anthony et al
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.757-1.780
1.665-1.667
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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1.8 Birefringence
0.007-0.010
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1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Star Ruby and Chlorapatite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Star Ruby and Chlorapatite 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.