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Vanadinite
Vanadinite

Clinochlore
Clinochlore



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Vanadinite and Clinochlore Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Resinous
Pearly, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Distinct: light yellow-green to light bluE
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
2.4161.571-1.597
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Biaxial/+
1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/m
1.8 Birefringence
0.066Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Vanadinite and Clinochlore Optic Character

Vanadinite and Clinochlore optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Vanadinite and Clinochlore 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 Clinochlore 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. Clinochlore has Biaxial/+ character.

Vanadinite and Clinochlore Transparency

Similar to their colors, Vanadinite and Clinochlore 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.