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Larvikite
Larvikite

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Larvikite and Hibonite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pearly
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
O = brownish gray; E = gray

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

-99991.79-1.807
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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Hexagonal

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Larvikite and Hibonite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Larvikite and Hibonite 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.