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Larimar

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Larimar and Kyanite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

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Trichroic

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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-

Refractive Index

1.595-1.6451.71-1.74
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

monoclinic
Triclinic

Birefringence

0.032-0.038-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
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Larimar and Kyanite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Larimar and Kyanite 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.