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Pyroxmangite and Vivianite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Anomalous plechroism is strong with colours deep blue/pale yellowish green/yellowish green.Michael O’Donoghue
1.3 Dispersion
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Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.735-1.756
1.560-1.640
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.017-0.019
0.054-0.075
1.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent

Pyroxmangite and Vivianite Optic Character

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

Pyroxmangite and Vivianite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Pyroxmangite 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, Pyroxmangite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Pyroxmangite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.