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Larimar and Chondrodite Optical Properties


Chondrodite and Larimar Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous, Greasy   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
X golden yellow to orange   

Dispersion
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Not Available   

Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004)   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.595-1.645   
1.589-1.670   

Optic Character
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Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.032-0.038   
0.027-0.032   

Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004)   
Transparent   

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Larimar and Chondrodite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Larimar and Chondrodite 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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