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Diamond and Richterite Optical Properties


Richterite and Diamond Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
None   
Strong: pale yellow   

Dispersion
0.04   
10
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   
Not Available   

Refractive Index
2.417-2.419   
1.615   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
cubic   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.021   

Clarity
Transparent   
Not Available   

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Diamond and Richterite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Diamond and Richterite 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, Diamond is Translucent, Transparent and Transparent to opaque while Diamond is Translucent, Transparent and Transparent to opaque in appearance.

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