Labradorite and Nickeline Optical Properties

Labradorite

Nickeline

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

From the Congo

Strong (reflected light)

1.3 Dispersion

0.01NA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

Not Available

1.5 Refractive Index

1.554-1.573Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Triclinic

Hexagonal

1.8 Birefringence

0.008-0.010Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Not Available

Labradorite and Nickeline Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Labradorite and Nickeline 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.