Home
×

Riebeckite
Riebeckite

Pectolite
Pectolite



ADD
Compare
X
Riebeckite
X
Pectolite

Riebeckite and Pectolite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Silky
1.2 Pleochroism
X = blue
NilArthur 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
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.680-1.698
1.595-1.645
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.005-0.008
0.028-0.038
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Riebeckite and Pectolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Riebeckite and Pectolite 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.