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Vishnevite and Copper Optical Properties


Copper and Vishnevite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.490-1.507   
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Hexagonal   
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: F m3m   

Birefringence
0.002-0.012   
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Clarity
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Vishnevite and Copper Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Vishnevite and Copper 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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