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Alunite
Alunite

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Alunite and Larvikite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Pearly
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0.02
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1.572
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Trigonal
0.020
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Pearly
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0.01
Transparent, Translucent
-9999
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-
-9999
Transparent

Alunite and Larvikite Optic Character

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

Alunite and Larvikite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Alunite and Larvikite 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, Alunite is while Alunite is in appearance.