Labradorite and Aqua Aura Optical Properties

Labradorite

Aqua Aura

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

From the Congo

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1.3 Dispersion

0.01NA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

Not Available

1.5 Refractive Index

1.554-1.573Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Triclinic

Trigonal

1.8 Birefringence

0.008-0.010Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Not Available

Labradorite and Aqua Aura Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Labradorite and Aqua Aura 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.