Riebeckite and Dumortierite Optical Properties

Riebeckite

Dumortierite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Silky

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

X = blue

Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue

1.3 Dispersion

NANone

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

Translucent, Translucent to opaque

1.5 Refractive Index

1.680-1.6981.669-1.723

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

0.005-0.0080.011-0.037

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

Translucent

Riebeckite and Dumortierite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Riebeckite and Dumortierite 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.