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Serpentine
Serpentine

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Vanadinite



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Serpentine and Vanadinite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
Resinous

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.15
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
-

Refractive Index

1.560-1.5712.416
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

monoclinic
Hexagonal

Birefringence

0.008-0.0140.066
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
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Serpentine and Vanadinite Optic Character

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

Serpentine and Vanadinite Transparency

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