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Richterite and Nuummite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Strong: pale yellow
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.6151.635-1.663
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.0210.0170-0.230
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Richterite and Nuummite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Richterite and Nuummite 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.