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Viridine
Viridine

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Viridine and Clinozoisite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
-
-
0.02
Transparent, Translucent
1.629-1.660
-
-
0.007-0.013
Transparent
 
Vitreous
StrongArthur Thomas
0.02
Transparent
1.670-1.734
-
monoclinic
0.006-0.011
Transparent

Viridine and Clinozoisite Optic Character

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

Viridine and Clinozoisite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Viridine and Clinozoisite 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, Viridine is while Viridine is in appearance.