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Larvikite

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Larvikite and Demantoid Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pearly
Adamantine

Pleochroism

-
None

Dispersion

0.010.06
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

-99991.880-1.890
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
cubic

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Larvikite and Demantoid Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Larvikite and Demantoid 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.