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Langbeinite and Spodumene Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
-
-
-
1.5329-1.5347
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cubic
-9999
-
 
Vitreous
Strong in kunzite: α-purple
0.02
Transparent
1.657-1.681
-
monoclinic
0.014-0.018
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Langbeinite and Spodumene Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Langbeinite and Spodumene 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.