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Smithsonite and Vermeil Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
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1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
0.01
Rank: 26 (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.620-1.850
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1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
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1.8 Birefringence
0.223-0.227
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1.9 Clarity
Translucent
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Smithsonite and Vermeil Optic Character

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

Smithsonite and Vermeil Transparency

Similar to their colors, Smithsonite and Vermeil 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, Smithsonite is Translucent while Smithsonite is Translucent in appearance.