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Vanadinite and Cobaltite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Resinous
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1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Very weak
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
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1.5 Refractive Index
2.416
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1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: P ca21
1.8 Birefringence
0.066
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1.9 Clarity
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Vanadinite and Cobaltite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Vanadinite and Cobaltite 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.