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Labradorite
Labradorite

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Tortoiseshell



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Labradorite and Tortoiseshell Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
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Refractive Index

1.554-1.5731.540-1.560
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

Triclinic
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Birefringence

0.008-0.010-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Labradorite and Tortoiseshell Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Labradorite and Tortoiseshell 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 Transparent, Translucent and Transparent to translucent while Labradorite is Transparent, Translucent and Transparent to translucent in appearance.