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Riebeckite and Goethite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
X = blue
VisibleArthur Thomas
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
Gemstones (2009)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.680-1.698
2.26-2.398
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.005-0.008
0.138
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Gemstones (2009)

Riebeckite and Goethite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Riebeckite and Goethite 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.