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Druzy and Riebeckite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous, Silky
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
X = blue
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Opaque
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.680-1.698
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Isometric
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.005-0.008
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Opaque
Not Available

Druzy and Riebeckite Optic Character

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

Druzy and Riebeckite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Druzy and Riebeckite 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, Druzy is Opaque while Druzy is Opaque in appearance.