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Chlorite group
Chlorite group

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Chlorite group and Larvikite Optical Properties

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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1.57-1.67
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monoclinic
-9999
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Pearly
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0.01
Transparent, Translucent
-9999
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-9999
Transparent

Chlorite group and Larvikite Optic Character

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

Chlorite group and Larvikite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Chlorite group 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, Chlorite group is while Chlorite group is in appearance.