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Heliotrope

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Heliotrope and Larimar Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
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0.01
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1.53-1.54
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Trigonal
0.004
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0.02
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1.595-1.645
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monoclinic
0.032-0.038
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Heliotrope and Larimar Optic Character

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

Heliotrope and Larimar Transparency

Similar to their colors, Heliotrope and Larimar 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, Heliotrope is while Heliotrope is in appearance.