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Riebeckite
Riebeckite

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Plumbogummite



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Riebeckite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
X = blue
None
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.680-1.6981.653-1.688
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.005-0.008Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Not Available

Riebeckite and Plumbogummite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Riebeckite and Plumbogummite 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.