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Star Ruby

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Star Ruby and Pyrite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
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Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANone
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.757-1.780Not Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
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1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Isometric
1.8 Birefringence
0.007-0.010Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Star Ruby and Pyrite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Star Ruby and Pyrite 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.