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Vishnevite and Bloodstone Optical Properties


Bloodstone and Vishnevite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Not Available   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
Opaque   

Refractive Index
1.490-1.507   
1.54-1.55   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Hexagonal   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.002-0.012   
Not Available   

Clarity
Not Available   
Opaque   

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Vishnevite and Bloodstone Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Vishnevite and Bloodstone 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, Vishnevite is Not Available while Vishnevite is Not Available in appearance.

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