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Labradorite and Ammonite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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1.2 Pleochroism
From the Congo
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1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
0.01
Rank: 28 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.554-1.573
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1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.008-0.010
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1.9 Clarity
Transparent
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Labradorite and Ammonite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Labradorite and Ammonite 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 Translucent, Transparent and Transparent to translucent while Labradorite is Translucent, Transparent and Transparent to translucent in appearance.