Riebeckite and Dinosaur Bone Optical Properties

Riebeckite

Dinosaur Bone

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Silky

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1.2 Pleochroism

X = blue

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1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

1.5 Refractive Index

1.680-1.698Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

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1.8 Birefringence

0.005-0.008Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

Riebeckite and Dinosaur Bone Optic Character

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

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Riebeckite and Dinosaur Bone Transparency

Similar to their colors, Riebeckite and Dinosaur Bone 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.