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Labradorite

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Labradorite and Forsterite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Pearly
-
0.01
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
1.554-1.573
-
Triclinic
0.008-0.010
Transparent
 
Vitreous
colorless.
0.02
Transparent
1.635-1.671
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Orthorhombic
0.033-0.042
Transparent

Labradorite and Forsterite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Labradorite and Forsterite 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 while Labradorite is in appearance.