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Labradorite

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Labradorite and Agrellite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Pearly
-
0.01
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
1.554-1.573
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Triclinic
0.008-0.010
Transparent
 
Pearly
colorless.
0.01
-
1.567
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Triclinic
0.014
-

Labradorite and Agrellite Optic Character

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

Labradorite and Agrellite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Labradorite and Agrellite 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, Labradorite is while Labradorite is in appearance.