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Vanadinite
Vanadinite

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Vanadinite and Jadeite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Resinous
Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
2.4161.652-1.688
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0660.013-0.020
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Translucent

Vanadinite and Jadeite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Vanadinite and Jadeite 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.