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Vanadinite
Vanadinite

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Vanadinite and Nephrite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Resinous
Vitreous, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
None
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
2.4161.600-1.627
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0660.027
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Translucent

Vanadinite and Nephrite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Vanadinite and Nephrite 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.