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Star Ruby and Fluorapatite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Vitreous, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
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Weak to strong if coloreD
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.757-1.780
1.631-1.650
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.007-0.010
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Star Ruby and Fluorapatite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Star Ruby and Fluorapatite 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.