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Riebeckite and Sard Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Waxy
1.2 Pleochroism
X = blue
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
None
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.680-1.698
1.535-1.539
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.005-0.008
0.008-0.010
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Translucent

Riebeckite and Sard Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Riebeckite and Sard 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.