Ludlamite and Foitite Optical Properties

Ludlamite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

NilArthur Thomas

Strong: pale lavender dark blueAnthony et al

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

TranslucentAnthony et al, Translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.653-1.693Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m

1.8 Birefringence

0.038-0.044Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

TranslucentAnthony et al

Ludlamite and Foitite Optic Character

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

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Ludlamite and Foitite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Ludlamite and Foitite 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 Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Ludlamite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.