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Larimar

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Larimar and Pargasite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous

Pleochroism

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-

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent

Refractive Index

1.595-1.6451.613-1.663
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

monoclinic
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.032-0.0380.020
0 0.296
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Clarity

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Transparent

Larimar and Pargasite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Larimar and Pargasite 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.