Labradorite and Clintonite Optical Properties

Labradorite

Clintonite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

1.2 Pleochroism

From the Congo

X = colorless

1.3 Dispersion

0.01NA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

Not Available

1.5 Refractive Index

1.554-1.5731.643-1.648

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Triclinic

monoclinic

1.8 Birefringence

0.008-0.0100.012-0.015

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Not Available

Labradorite and Clintonite Optic Character

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

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