Labradorite and Cobaltite Optical Properties

Labradorite

Cobaltite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

From the Congo

Very weak

1.3 Dispersion

0.01NA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.554-1.573Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Triclinic

Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: P ca21

1.8 Birefringence

0.008-0.010Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

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Labradorite and Cobaltite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Labradorite and Cobaltite 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.