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Larimar

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Larimar and Bixbite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

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-

Pleochroism

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-

Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

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-

Refractive Index

1.595-1.645-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

monoclinic
Hexagonal

Birefringence

0.032-0.038-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

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-

Larimar and Bixbite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Larimar and Bixbite 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 while Larimar is in appearance.