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Vanadinite and Schorlomite Optical Properties


Schorlomite and Vanadinite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Resinous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Not Available   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
2.416   
1.94-1.98   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Hexagonal   
Not Available   

Birefringence
0.066   
Not Available   

Clarity
Not Available   
Translucent   

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Vanadinite and Schorlomite Optic Character

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

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Vanadinite and Schorlomite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Vanadinite and Schorlomite 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.

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