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Vanadinite
Vanadinite

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Vanadinite and Zircon Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Resinous
Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.04
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
2.4161.810-2.024
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
tetragonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.0660.047-0.055
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Vanadinite and Zircon Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Vanadinite and Zircon 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.