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Star Ruby
Star Ruby

Zinnwaldite
Zinnwaldite



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Star Ruby and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Pearly, Vitreous

Pleochroism

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Distinct

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.757-1.7801.565-1.625
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

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monoclinic

Birefringence

0.007-0.0100.040-0.050
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Star Ruby and Zinnwaldite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Star Ruby and Zinnwaldite 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 Transparent and Translucent while Star Ruby is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.