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Erythrite
Erythrite

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Erythrite and Richterite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Subadamantine, Pearly
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red
Strong: pale yellow

Dispersion

0.030.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

1.626-1.6291.615
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
monoclinic

Birefringence

-99990.021
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Erythrite and Richterite Optic Character

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

Erythrite and Richterite Transparency

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