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Falcons Eye
Falcons Eye

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Falcons Eye and Richterite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Strong: pale yellow
1.3 Dispersion
NoneNA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.534-1.5401.615
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.021
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Not Available

Falcons Eye and Richterite Optic Character

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

Falcons Eye and Richterite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Falcons Eye 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, Falcons Eye is Gemstones of the world (2001) while Falcons Eye is Gemstones of the world (2001) in appearance.