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Richterite and Esperite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Strong: pale yellow
colorless.

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque, Transparent

Refractive Index

1.6151.760-1.774
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.0210.012
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
OpaqueAnthony et al

Richterite and Esperite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Richterite and Esperite 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.