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Vlasovite and Ruby Optical Properties


Ruby and Vlasovite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Greasy, Vitreous, Pearly  
Vitreous, Adamantine  

Pleochroism
(x): colorless. (y): colorless. (z): colorless.  
Strong: purplish-red  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.02  
99+

Transparency
-  
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque  

Refractive Index
1.607  
1.762-1.778  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
monoclinic  
Trigonal  

Birefringence
-9999  
0.008  

Clarity
-  
Transparent  

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Vlasovite and Ruby Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Vlasovite 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, Vlasovite is while Vlasovite is in appearance.

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