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Vanadinite and Selenite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Resinous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
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Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
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Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
2.416
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1.6 Optic Character
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Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.066
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1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Vanadinite and Selenite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Vanadinite and Selenite 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.