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Riebeckite
Riebeckite

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Riebeckite and Amazonite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
X = blue
WeakMichael O’Donoghue
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
1.680-1.6981.522-1.530
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.005-0.0080.008-0.010
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Translucent

Riebeckite and Amazonite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Riebeckite and Amazonite 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.