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Larimar and Boleite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Vitreous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
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Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.07
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004)
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.595-1.6452.05
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Isometric
1.8 Birefringence
0.032-0.0380.010
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004)
Transparent

Larimar and Boleite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Larimar and Boleite 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.