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Vanadinite

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Vanadinite and Augite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Resinous
Vitreous, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Pale green
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
2.4161.671-1.774
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c
1.8 Birefringence
0.066Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Vanadinite and Augite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Vanadinite and Augite 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.