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Larimar and Baryte Optical Properties


Baryte and Larimar Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004)   
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Refractive Index
1.595-1.645   
1.634-1.637   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.032-0.038   
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Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004)   
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Larimar and Baryte Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Larimar and Baryte 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.

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