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Girasol and Labradorite Optical Properties


Labradorite and Girasol Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann   
From the Congo   

Dispersion
None   
0.01   
28

Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.37-1.52   
1.554-1.573   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.008-0.010   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

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Girasol and Labradorite Optic Character

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

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Girasol and Labradorite Transparency

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

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