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Riebeckite and Gedrite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Fibrous, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
X = blue
Weak to moderate
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.680-1.698
1.625-1.718
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma
1.8 Birefringence
0.005-0.008
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Riebeckite and Gedrite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Riebeckite and Gedrite 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.