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Richterite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Strong: pale yellow
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.615
1.488-1.525
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.021
0.027-0.034
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Not Available

Richterite and Kurnakovite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Richterite and Kurnakovite 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.