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Richterite
Richterite

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Richterite and Ruby Zoisite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
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Pleochroism

Strong: pale yellow
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Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
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Refractive Index

1.615-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

monoclinic
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Birefringence

0.021-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
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Richterite and Ruby Zoisite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Richterite and Ruby Zoisite 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.