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Star Ruby and Omphacite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
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Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green
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
TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.757-1.780
1.662-1.723
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.007-0.010
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1.9 Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al

Star Ruby and Omphacite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Star Ruby and Omphacite 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.