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Titanite Sphene and Larvikite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Green stones strong trichroism: typically colorless greenish yellow brownish to yellow;
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1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
0.05
Rank: 9 (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.843-2.110
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1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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1.8 Birefringence
0.100-0.192
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1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Titanite Sphene and Larvikite Optic Character

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

Titanite Sphene and Larvikite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Titanite Sphene 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, Titanite Sphene is Translucent and Transparent while Titanite Sphene is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.