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Girasol

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Girasol and Ludlamite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

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Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.37-1.521.653-1.693
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

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monoclinic

Birefringence

-99990.038-0.044
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Girasol and Ludlamite Optic Character

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

Girasol and Ludlamite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Girasol and Ludlamite 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.