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Richterite and Cubic Zirconia Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
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1.2 Pleochroism
Strong: pale yellow
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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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Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.615
2.150-2.182
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
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1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Isometric
1.8 Birefringence
0.021
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1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Richterite and Cubic Zirconia Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Richterite and Cubic Zirconia 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.