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Vermeil and Ruby Optical Properties


Ruby and Vermeil Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine   

Pleochroism
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Strong: purplish-red   

Dispersion
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0.02   
21

Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   

Refractive Index
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1.762-1.778   

Optic Character
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Not Available   

Crystal System
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Trigonal   

Birefringence
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0.008   

Clarity
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Transparent   

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Vermeil and Ruby Optic Character

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

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Vermeil and Ruby Transparency

Similar to their colors, Vermeil and Ruby 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, Vermeil is Not Available while Vermeil is Not Available in appearance.

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