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Larvikite

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Larvikite and Brazilianite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Pearly
-
0.01
Transparent, Translucent
-9999
-
-
-9999
Transparent
 
Vitreous
Very weakWalter Schumann
0.01
-
1.602-1.625
-
monoclinic
0.019-0.021
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Larvikite and Brazilianite Optic Character

Larvikite and Brazilianite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Larvikite Vs Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite 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.

Larvikite and Brazilianite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Larvikite and Brazilianite 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 while Larvikite is in appearance.