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Larvikite

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Larvikite and Turquoise Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pearly
Waxy

Pleochroism

-
Weak

Dispersion

0.010.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
Translucent, Opaque

Refractive Index

-99991.610-1.650
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
Triclinic

Birefringence

-99990.040
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Translucent

Larvikite and Turquoise Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Larvikite and Turquoise 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.