Elbaite

Rubellite

Namibia, Erongo Region (Karibib District), Otjimbingwe (Otjimbingwe Mine)
Identifier
34721
Refractive Index
1.6350
Specific Gravity
3.06
Optical Character
Uniaxial −
Pleochroism
Orangy red / Violetish red
Luster
Vitreous
SUN
I
F
LED

Absorption Depth

0.1
0.3
0.6
1.0
1.5
2.5
4.0

Absorption Spectrum

400450500550600650700750Wavelength (nm)01234567Absorption