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Spodumene
Spodumene

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Spodumene and Larvikite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
Strong in kunzite: α-purple
0.02
Transparent
1.657-1.681
-
monoclinic
0.014-0.018
-
 
Pearly
-
0.01
Transparent, Translucent
-9999
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-9999
Transparent

Spodumene and Larvikite Optic Character

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

Spodumene and Larvikite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Spodumene and Larvikite 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, Spodumene is while Spodumene is in appearance.