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Ludlamite
Ludlamite

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Ludlamite and Black Opal Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism

-
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Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.653-1.6931.370-1.470
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

monoclinic
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Birefringence

0.038-0.044-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent

Ludlamite and Black Opal Optic Character

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

Ludlamite and Black Opal Transparency

Similar to their colors, Ludlamite and Black Opal 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, Ludlamite is while Ludlamite is in appearance.