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Larvikite

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Larvikite and Poudretteite 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
Colorless
0.02
-
1.511-1.532
-
Hexagonal
0.021
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Larvikite and Poudretteite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Larvikite and Poudretteite 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.