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Edenite and Labradorite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
Distinct
0.02
-
1.606-1.649
-
monoclinic
-9999
-
 
Vitreous, Pearly
-
0.01
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
1.554-1.573
-
Triclinic
0.008-0.010
Transparent

Edenite and Labradorite Optic Character

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

Edenite and Labradorite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Edenite and Labradorite 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, Edenite is while Edenite is in appearance.