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Unakite and Larvikite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
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Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.525Not Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
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1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Transparent

Unakite and Larvikite Optic Character

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

Unakite and Larvikite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Unakite 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, Unakite is Gemstones of the world (2001) while Unakite is Gemstones of the world (2001) in appearance.