Rinkite Ce and Dravite Optical Properties

Rinkite Ce

Dravite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

Very strong: pale yellow colorless

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.02

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

Transparent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.653-1.6621.614-1.666

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

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Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.014-0.032

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

Transparent

Rinkite Ce and Dravite Optic Character

Rinkite Ce and Dravite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Rinkite Ce and Dravite 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 Rinkite Ce and Dravite 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.

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Rinkite Ce and Dravite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Rinkite Ce and Dravite 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, Rinkite Ce is Not Available while Rinkite Ce is Not Available in appearance.