Refractive Index
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Definition
A numerical value expressing how much a gemstone bends light as it passes through the stone, calculated as the ratio of the speed of light in a vacuum to the speed of light in the gem.
Detailed Explanation
Valor numérico que expresa cuánto dobla la luz una gema al pasar a través de ella, calculado como la razón entre la velocidad de la luz en el vacío y la velocidad de la luz en la gema.