Vanadinite and Beryl Optical Properties

Vanadinite

Beryl

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Resinous

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1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

Weak to distinct

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.01

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

Transparent, Transparent to opaque

1.5 Refractive Index

2.4161.560-1.604

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Hexagonal

1.8 Birefringence

0.0660.0040-0.0070

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

Transparent

Vanadinite and Beryl Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Vanadinite and Beryl 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.