Labradorite and Chrysanthemum Stone Optical Properties

Labradorite

Chrysanthemum Stone

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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 ..

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0.01

Rank: 28 (Overall)▶

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Fluorite Optical Properties

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0.044 (Anglesite Opt..)

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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

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1.8 Birefringence

0.008-0.010

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1.9 Clarity

Transparent

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Labradorite and Chrysanthemum Stone Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Labradorite and Chrysanthemum Stone 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.