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Zircon and Labradorite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Adamantine
Weak
0.04
Transparent
1.810-2.024
-
tetragonal
0.047-0.055
Transparent
 
Vitreous, Pearly
-
0.01
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
1.554-1.573
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Triclinic
0.008-0.010
Transparent

Zircon and Labradorite Optic Character

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

Zircon and Labradorite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Zircon and Labradorite 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, Zircon is while Zircon is in appearance.