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Sulfur and Larimar Optical Properties


Larimar and Sulfur Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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Gemmological Tables (2004)   

Refractive Index
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1.595-1.645   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
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0.032-0.038   

Clarity
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Gemmological Tables (2004)   

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Sulfur and Larimar Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Sulfur and Larimar 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, Sulfur is Not Available while Sulfur is Not Available in appearance.

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