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Star Ruby and Wavellite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
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Weak
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
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.757-1.780
1.518-1.561
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.007-0.010
0.025
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
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Star Ruby and Wavellite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Star Ruby and Wavellite 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.

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