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Periclase
Periclase

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Periclase and Vanadinite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Resinous

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.15
0.005 1
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Transparency

TransparentWalter Schumann
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Refractive Index

1.735-1.7382.416
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Isometric
Hexagonal

Birefringence

-99990.066
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentWalter Schumann
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Periclase and Vanadinite Optic Character

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

Periclase and Vanadinite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Periclase 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, Periclase is TransparentWalter Schumann while Periclase is TransparentWalter Schumann in appearance.