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Nifontovite and Richterite Optical Properties


Richterite and Nifontovite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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Strong: pale yellow   

Dispersion
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Transparency
Transparent   
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Refractive Index
1.573-1.585   
1.615   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic   

Birefringence
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0.021   

Clarity
Transparent   
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Nifontovite and Richterite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Nifontovite 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, Nifontovite is Transparent while Nifontovite is Transparent in appearance.

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