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Larimar and Simpsonite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
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NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004)
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.595-1.645
1.994-2.040
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
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1.8 Birefringence
0.032-0.038
0.046
1.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004)
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Larimar and Simpsonite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Larimar and Simpsonite 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.