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Richterite and Moonstone Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Pearly

Pleochroism

Strong: pale yellow
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Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent, Transparent to translucent

Refractive Index

1.6151.518-1.527
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.0210.006-0.007
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Richterite and Moonstone Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Richterite and Moonstone 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.