Larvikite and Titanite Sphene Optical Properties

Larvikite

Titanite Sphene

Add ⊕

1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Pearly

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

Green stones strong trichroism: typically colorless greenish yellow brownish to yellow;

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.05

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available1.843-2.110

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.100-0.192

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Larvikite and Titanite Sphene Optic Character

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

Compare Brown Gemstones

Larvikite Vs Microlite

Larvikite Vs Marialite

Larvikite Vs Mellite

Larvikite and Titanite Sphene Transparency

Similar to their colors, Larvikite and Titanite Sphene 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.