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Richterite and Anorthoclase Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Strong: pale yellow
WeakMichael O’Donoghue
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.615
1.518-1.534
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol ( 1) Space Group: C1
1.8 Birefringence
0.021
0.006-0.008
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Translucent

Richterite and Anorthoclase Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Richterite and Anorthoclase 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 Not Available while Richterite is Not Available in appearance.