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Richterite and Cyprine of Berzelius Optical Properties


Cyprine of Berzelius and Richterite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
Strong: pale yellow   
Not Available   

Dispersion
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Transparency
Not Available   
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Refractive Index
1.615   
1.698-1.723   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Not Available   

Birefringence
0.021   
0.001-0.012   

Clarity
Not Available   
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Richterite and Cyprine of Berzelius Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Richterite and Cyprine of Berzelius 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.

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