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Larimar and Papagoite Optical Properties


Papagoite and Larimar Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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Trichroic   

Dispersion
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Not Available   

Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004)   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.595-1.645   
1.607-1.672   

Optic Character
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Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.032-0.038   
0.065   

Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004)   
Transparent   

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Larimar and Papagoite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Larimar and Papagoite 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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