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Larvikite
Larvikite

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Larvikite and Axinite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pearly
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
Strong

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

-99991.656-1.704
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Biaxial/+

Crystal System

-
Triclinic

Birefringence

-99990.009-0.012
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Larvikite and Axinite Optic Character

Larvikite and Axinite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Larvikite and Axinite 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 Larvikite and Axinite 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. Axinite has Biaxial/+ character.

Larvikite and Axinite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Larvikite and Axinite 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, Larvikite is Transparent and Translucent while Larvikite is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.