Home
Gemstones



Rhodochrosite and Star Ruby Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
-  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
-  
Weak  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.02  
99+

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent  
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque  

Refractive Index
1.757-1.780  
1.60  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
-  
Trigonal  

Birefringence
0.007-0.010  
0.208-0.220  

Clarity
Transparent  
Transparent to nearly opaque  

Benefits >>
<< Physical Properties

Compare Blue Gemstones

Blue Gemstones

Blue Gemstones


Compare Blue Gemstones