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Larimar and Lawsonite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Vitreous, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
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Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004)
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.595-1.6451.672-1.676
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
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1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.032-0.0380.019-0.021
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004)
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Larimar and Lawsonite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Larimar and Lawsonite 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.