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Vanadinite
Vanadinite

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Vanadinite and Enstatite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Resinous
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

-
Pale green to pale orange

Dispersion

0.150.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

2.4161.650-1.680
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Hexagonal
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.0660.009-0.011
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Vanadinite and Enstatite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Vanadinite and Enstatite 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 while Vanadinite is in appearance.