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Polyhalite
Polyhalite

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Vivianite



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Polyhalite and Vivianite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

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Anomalous plechroism is strong with colours deep blue/pale yellowish green/yellowish green.Michael O’Donoghue

Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent

Refractive Index

1.546-1.5481.560-1.640
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

Triclinic
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Birefringence

0.0210.054-0.075
0 0.296
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Clarity

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Transparent

Polyhalite and Vivianite Optic Character

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

Polyhalite and Vivianite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Polyhalite and Vivianite 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, Polyhalite is while Polyhalite is in appearance.