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Williamsite and Larimar Optical Properties


Larimar and Williamsite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy  
-  

Pleochroism
-  
-  

Dispersion
0.03  
99+
0.02  
99+

Transparency
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli  
-  

Refractive Index
1.530-1.575  
1.595-1.645  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
-  
monoclinic  

Birefringence
-9999  
0.032-0.038  

Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli  
-  

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Williamsite and Larimar Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Williamsite 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, Williamsite is TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli while Williamsite is TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli in appearance.

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