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Richterite and Druzy Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
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Pleochroism

Strong: pale yellow
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Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Opaque

Refractive Index

1.615-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

monoclinic
Isometric

Birefringence

0.021-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Opaque

Richterite and Druzy Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Richterite and Druzy 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.