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Labradorite
Labradorite

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Labradorite and Jet Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Pearly
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0.01
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
1.554-1.573
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Triclinic
0.008-0.010
Transparent
 
Waxy
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0.01
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1.640-1.680
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-9999
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Labradorite and Jet Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Labradorite and Jet 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.