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Star Ruby and Morganite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
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Distinct: pale pink bluish-pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.757-1.780
1.573-1.600
1.6 Optic Character
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Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.007-0.010
0.005-0.009
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent to translucent

Star Ruby and Morganite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Star Ruby and Morganite 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.