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Vishnevite and Smithsonite Optical Properties


Smithsonite and Vishnevite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.01   
26

Transparency
Not Available   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.490-1.507   
1.620-1.850   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Hexagonal   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.002-0.012   
0.223-0.227   

Clarity
Not Available   
Translucent   

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Vishnevite and Smithsonite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Vishnevite and Smithsonite 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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