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Vanadinite
Vanadinite

Pezzotaite
Pezzotaite



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Vanadinite and Pezzotaite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Resinous
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0.15
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2.416
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Hexagonal
0.066
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-
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0.02
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1.60-1.61
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Trigonal
-9999
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Vanadinite and Pezzotaite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Vanadinite and Pezzotaite 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.