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Kutnohorite and Richterite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Strong: pale yellow
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
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Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.727
1.615
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
0.021
1.9 Clarity
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Kutnohorite and Richterite Optic Character

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

Kutnohorite and Richterite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Kutnohorite 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, Kutnohorite is Not Available while Kutnohorite is Not Available in appearance.

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