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Riebeckite
Riebeckite

Clinochlore
Clinochlore



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Riebeckite and Clinochlore Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Pearly, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
X = blue
Distinct: light yellow-green to light bluE
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.680-1.6981.571-1.597
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Biaxial/+
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/m
1.8 Birefringence
0.005-0.008Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Riebeckite and Clinochlore Optic Character

Riebeckite and Clinochlore optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Riebeckite and Clinochlore 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 Clinochlore 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. Clinochlore has Biaxial/+ character.

Riebeckite and Clinochlore Transparency

Similar to their colors, Riebeckite and Clinochlore 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.