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Ludlamite and Neptunite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
x=yellow-orange

Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.653-1.6931.692-1.734
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.038-0.0440.0294-0.0452
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Translucent

Ludlamite and Neptunite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Ludlamite and Neptunite 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.