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Richterite

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Richterite and Mottramite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Greasy

Pleochroism

Strong: pale yellow
Visible X=Y= canary yellow to greenish yellow

Dispersion

0.020.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

1.6152.170
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.0210.150
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Richterite and Mottramite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Richterite and Mottramite 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.