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Vanadinite

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Vanadinite and Magnesite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Resinous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.150.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Translucent

Refractive Index

2.4161.509-1.720
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Hexagonal
Trigonal

Birefringence

0.0660.191
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Translucent

Vanadinite and Magnesite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Vanadinite and Magnesite 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.