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Larvikite

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Larvikite and Uvarovite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Pearly
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.01
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.87
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
cubic
1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Translucent

Larvikite and Uvarovite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Larvikite and Uvarovite 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.