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Lavrovite
Lavrovite

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Vanadinite



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Lavrovite and Vanadinite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Resinous

Pleochroism

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-

Dispersion

0.010.15
0.005 1
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Transparency

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-

Refractive Index

-99992.416
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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Hexagonal

Birefringence

-99990.066
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Lavrovite and Vanadinite Optic Character

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

Lavrovite and Vanadinite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Lavrovite 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, Lavrovite is while Lavrovite is in appearance.