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Riebeckite
Riebeckite

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Riebeckite and Albite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
X = blue
colorless.
1.3 Dispersion
NA1.00
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.680-1.6981.525-1.542
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.005-0.0080.008-0.011
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Riebeckite and Albite Optic Character

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

Riebeckite and Albite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Riebeckite and Albite 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, Riebeckite is Not Available while Riebeckite is Not Available in appearance.