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Londonite and Montebrasite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
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1.2 Pleochroism
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Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
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1.578-1.646
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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1.8 Birefringence
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0.020-0.030
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
TransparentWalter Schumann

Londonite and Montebrasite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Londonite and Montebrasite 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.