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Star Ruby and Linarite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
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X = pale blue; Y = blue; Z = Prussian blue
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
1.809-1.859
1.6 Optic Character
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Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.007-0.010
0.050
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Star Ruby and Linarite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Star Ruby and Linarite 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.