Larimar and Rosasite Optical Properties

Larimar

Rosasite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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Silky, Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

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Strong: X = pale emerald green or colourless; Y = dark emerald green or pale blue; Z = dark emerald green or pale blue

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004)

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.595-1.6451.672-1.688

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

1.8 Birefringence

0.032-0.0380.139-0.143

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Gemmological Tables (2004)

Not Available

Larimar and Rosasite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Larimar and Rosasite 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.