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Larvikite
Larvikite

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Larvikite and Cinnabar Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pearly
Adamantine

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.06
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
Translucent

Refractive Index

-99992.905-3.25
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
Trigonal

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Translucent

Larvikite and Cinnabar Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Larvikite and Cinnabar 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.