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Labradorite

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Labradorite and Rosasite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Silky, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
From the Congo
Strong: X = pale emerald green or colourless; Y = dark emerald green or pale blue; Z = dark emerald green or pale blue
1.3 Dispersion
0.01NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.554-1.5731.672-1.688
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.008-0.0100.139-0.143
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Not Available

Labradorite and Rosasite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Labradorite and Rosasite 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.