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Ametrine
Ametrine

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Ametrine and Vanadinite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Resinous

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.15
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.544-1.5532.416
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Trigonal
Hexagonal

Birefringence

0.0090.066
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Ametrine and Vanadinite Optic Character

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

Ametrine and Vanadinite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Ametrine 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, Ametrine is Transparent while Ametrine is Transparent in appearance.