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Langbeinite and Antigorite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
pale greenish yellow.
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.5329-1.5347
1.530-1.575
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
cubic
Monoclinic Domatic H-M Symbol (m) Space Group: Cm
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Translucent

Langbeinite and Antigorite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Langbeinite and Antigorite 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 Not Available while Langbeinite is Not Available in appearance.