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Riebeckite
Riebeckite

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Riebeckite and Pearl Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
X = blue
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
NANone
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Translucent, Opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
1.680-1.6981.52-1.66
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.005-0.0080.156
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Translucent

Riebeckite and Pearl Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Riebeckite and Pearl 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.