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Alunite
Alunite

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Alunite and Vanadinite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Resinous

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.15
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

1.5722.416
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Trigonal
Hexagonal

Birefringence

0.0200.066
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Alunite and Vanadinite Optic Character

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

Alunite and Vanadinite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Alunite and Vanadinite 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, Alunite is while Alunite is in appearance.