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Larvikite and Variscite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Pearly
Vitreous, Waxy
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
MissingWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
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Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available
1.560-1.594
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
0.031
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Translucent

Larvikite and Variscite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Larvikite and Variscite 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.