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Astrophyllite
Astrophyllite

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Astrophyllite and Vanadinite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Greasy, Pearly
Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.678-1.7582.416
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Triclinic
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.0500.066
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Not Available

Astrophyllite and Vanadinite Optic Character

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

Astrophyllite and Vanadinite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Astrophyllite 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, Astrophyllite is Translucent while Astrophyllite is Translucent in appearance.