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Rosasite and Labradorite Optical Properties


Labradorite and Rosasite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Silky, Vitreous   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
Strong: X = pale emerald green or colourless; Y = dark emerald green or pale blue; Z = dark emerald green or pale blue   
From the Congo   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.01   
28

Transparency
Not Available   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.672-1.688   
1.554-1.573   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
0.139-0.143   
0.008-0.010   

Clarity
Not Available   
Transparent   

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Rosasite and Labradorite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Rosasite and Labradorite 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, Rosasite is Not Available while Rosasite is Not Available in appearance.

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