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Larvikite and Feldspar Optical Properties


Feldspar and Larvikite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Pearly   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
None   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
Not Available   
1.518-1.570   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Triclinic or monoclinic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.008-0.010   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

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Larvikite and Feldspar Optic Character

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

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Larvikite and Feldspar Transparency

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

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