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Riesling Beryl
Riesling Beryl

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Riesling Beryl and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Strongly dichroicMartin H. Read
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
0.010.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
1.591.60
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.004-0.0100.208-0.220
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent to nearly opaque

Riesling Beryl and Rhodochrosite Optic Character

Riesling Beryl and Rhodochrosite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Riesling Beryl and Rhodochrosite 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 Riesling Beryl and Rhodochrosite 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.

Riesling Beryl and Rhodochrosite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Riesling Beryl and Rhodochrosite 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, Riesling Beryl is Not Available while Riesling Beryl is Not Available in appearance.