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Vanadinite and Elaeolite Optical Properties


Elaeolite and Vanadinite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Resinous   
Greasy   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Not Available   

Dispersion
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Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
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Refractive Index
2.416   
Not Available   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Hexagonal   
Not Available   

Birefringence
0.066   
Not Available   

Clarity
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Vanadinite and Elaeolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Vanadinite and Elaeolite 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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