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Vanadinite and Antigorite Optical Properties


Antigorite and Vanadinite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Resinous   
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
pale greenish yellow.   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
2.416   
1.530-1.575   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Hexagonal   
Monoclinic Domatic H-M Symbol (m) Space Group: Cm   

Birefringence
0.066   
Not Available   

Clarity
Not Available   
Translucent   

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Vanadinite and Antigorite Optic Character

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

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Vanadinite and Antigorite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Vanadinite and Antigorite 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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