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Richterite
Richterite

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Richterite and Amber Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
Strong: pale yellow
0.02
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1.615
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monoclinic
0.021
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Resinous
-
0.01
Transparent, Translucent
1.539-1.545
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-9999
Transparent

Richterite and Amber Optic Character

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

Richterite and Amber Transparency

Similar to their colors, Richterite and Amber 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, Richterite is while Richterite is in appearance.