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Elbaite
Elbaite

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Elbaite and Larvikite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Pearly

Pleochroism

Pale green
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Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.614-1.666-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Trigonal
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Birefringence

0.014-0.032-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Elbaite and Larvikite Optic Character

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

Elbaite and Larvikite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Elbaite 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, Elbaite is Transparent while Elbaite is Transparent in appearance.