Labradorite and Wavellite Optical Properties

Labradorite

Wavellite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly

1.2 Pleochroism

From the Congo

Weak

1.3 Dispersion

Albite Optical ..

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0.01

Rank: 28 (Overall)▶

Not Available

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

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.554-1.573

1.518-1.561

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

Triclinic

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

0.008-0.010

0.025

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

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Labradorite and Wavellite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Labradorite and Wavellite 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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