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Larvikite and Tugtupite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pearly
-

Pleochroism

-
ModerateArthur Thomas

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Refractive Index

-99991.494-1.504
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
tetragonal

Birefringence

-99990.008
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Larvikite and Tugtupite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Larvikite and Tugtupite 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.