Home
Gemstones


Tinaksite and Rubellite Optical Properties


Rubellite and Tinaksite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.02   
22

Transparency
Not Available   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.593   
1.614-1.666   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Triclinic   
Not Available   

Birefringence
0.073   
0.014-0.040   

Clarity
Not Available   
Transparent   

Benefits >>
<< Physical Properties

Tinaksite and Rubellite Optic Character

Tinaksite and Rubellite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Tinaksite and Rubellite 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 Tinaksite and Rubellite 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.

Compare Yellow Gemstones

Tinaksite and Rubellite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Tinaksite and Rubellite 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, Tinaksite is Not Available while Tinaksite is Not Available in appearance.

Yellow Gemstones

Yellow Gemstones


Compare Yellow Gemstones