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Riebeckite and Libyan Desert Glass Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Silky
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1.2 Pleochroism
X = blue
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1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.680-1.698
1.46-1.465
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
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1.8 Birefringence
0.005-0.008
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1.9 Clarity
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Riebeckite and Libyan Desert Glass Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Riebeckite and Libyan Desert Glass 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.