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Star Ruby

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Star Ruby and Lavrovite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
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1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.757-1.780Not Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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1.8 Birefringence
0.007-0.010Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
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Star Ruby and Lavrovite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Star Ruby and Lavrovite 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.