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Ekanite
Ekanite

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Ekanite and Larvikite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
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0.03
Transparent
1.593-1.596
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Tetragonal Trapezohedral H-M Symbol (4 2 2) Space Group: I 422
0.001
Transparent
 
Pearly
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0.01
Transparent, Translucent
-9999
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-9999
Transparent

Ekanite and Larvikite Optic Character

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

Ekanite and Larvikite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Ekanite 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, Ekanite is while Ekanite is in appearance.