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Londonite and Lazurite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Not Available
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
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1.5 Refractive Index
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1.500
1.6 Optic Character
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Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Isometric
1.8 Birefringence
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Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Londonite and Lazurite Optic Character

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

Londonite and Lazurite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Londonite and Lazurite 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, Londonite is Transparent while Londonite is Transparent in appearance.