Labradorite and Steatite Optical Properties

Labradorite

Steatite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

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1.2 Pleochroism

From the Congo

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1.3 Dispersion

Albite Optical ..

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0.01

Rank: 28 (Overall)▶

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Fluorite Optical Properties

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0.044 (Anglesite Opt..)

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1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

Gemmological Tables (2004)

1.5 Refractive Index

1.554-1.573

1.539-1.596

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

Triclinic

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1.8 Birefringence

0.008-0.010

0.046-0.050

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Labradorite and Steatite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Labradorite and Steatite 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.

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