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Larimar and Adularia Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
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1.3 Dispersion
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004)
TransparentArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.595-1.645
1.518-1.536
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
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1.8 Birefringence
0.032-0.038
0.005-0.008
1.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004)
TransparentArthur Thomas

Larimar and Adularia Optic Character

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

Larimar and Adularia Transparency

Similar to their colors, Larimar and Adularia 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, Larimar is Gemmological Tables (2004) while Larimar is Gemmological Tables (2004) in appearance.