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Richterite
Richterite

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Richterite and Boracite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Adamantine

Pleochroism

Strong: pale yellow
None

Dispersion

0.02-
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.6151.658-1.673
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.0210.010-0.011
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Richterite and Boracite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Richterite and Boracite 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.