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Larimar and Nephrite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
None
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004)
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.595-1.6451.600-1.627
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.032-0.0380.027
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004)
Translucent

Larimar and Nephrite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Larimar and Nephrite 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.