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Riebeckite and Stolzite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Resinous, Subadamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
X = blue
Not Available
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
2.180-2.190
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
tetragonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.005-0.008
0.090
1.9 Clarity
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Riebeckite and Stolzite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Riebeckite and Stolzite 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.

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