Larimar and Jet Optical Properties

Larimar

Jet

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

Waxy

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

AbsentWalter Schumann

1.3 Dispersion

NANone

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004)

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.595-1.6451.640-1.680

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

Amorphous

1.8 Birefringence

0.032-0.038Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Gemmological Tables (2004)

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Larimar and Jet Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Larimar and Jet 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.