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Vanadinite and Almandine Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Resinous
Greasy, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
None
1.3 Dispersion
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0.03
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1.4 Transparency
Not Available
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1.5 Refractive Index
2.416
1.770-1.820
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
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1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
cubic
1.8 Birefringence
0.066
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Vanadinite and Almandine Optic Character

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

Vanadinite and Almandine Transparency

Similar to their colors, Vanadinite and Almandine 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, Vanadinite is Not Available while Vanadinite is Not Available in appearance.

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