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Lawsonite and Labradorite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Greasy
Weak
0.01
-
1.672-1.676
-
Orthorhombic
0.019-0.021
-
 
Vitreous, Pearly
-
0.01
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
1.554-1.573
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Triclinic
0.008-0.010
Transparent

Lawsonite and Labradorite Optic Character

Lawsonite and Labradorite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Lawsonite Vs Labradorite 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 Lawsonite and Labradorite 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.

Lawsonite and Labradorite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Lawsonite and Labradorite 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, Lawsonite is while Lawsonite is in appearance.