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Star Ruby and Esperite Optical Properties


Esperite and Star Ruby Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
-  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
-  
colorless.  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.02  
99+

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent  
OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque, Transparent  

Refractive Index
1.757-1.780  
1.760-1.774  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
-  
monoclinic  

Birefringence
0.007-0.010  
0.012  

Clarity
Transparent  
OpaqueAnthony et al  

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Star Ruby and Esperite Optic Character

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

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

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