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Langbeinite
Langbeinite

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Langbeinite and Afghanite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

-0.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.5329-1.53471.523
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

cubic
Trigonal

Birefringence

-99990.006
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Langbeinite and Afghanite Optic Character

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

Langbeinite and Afghanite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Langbeinite and Afghanite 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, Langbeinite is while Langbeinite is in appearance.