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Richterite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Strong: pale yellow
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Dispersion

0.02-
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

1.6151.488-1.525
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

monoclinic
Triclinic

Birefringence

0.0210.027-0.034
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

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 while Richterite is in appearance.