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Riebeckite
Riebeckite

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Riebeckite and Wavellite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
X = blue
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Gems
1.5 Refractive Index
1.680-1.6981.518-1.561
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.005-0.0080.025
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Gems

Riebeckite and Wavellite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Riebeckite and Wavellite 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.