Labradorite and Purpurite Optical Properties

Labradorite

Purpurite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

From the Congo

StrongArthur Thomas

1.3 Dispersion

0.01NA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.5 Refractive Index

1.554-1.5731.85-1.92

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Triclinic

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

0.008-0.0100.070

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

TranslucentWalter Schumann

Labradorite and Purpurite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Labradorite and Purpurite 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.