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Larimar and Rhyolite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
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1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004)
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.595-1.645Not Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.032-0.038Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004)
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Larimar and Rhyolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Larimar and Rhyolite 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.