Vishnevite and Titanite Sphene Optical Properties

Vishnevite

Titanite Sphene

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

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1.2 Pleochroism

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Green stones strong trichroism: typically colorless greenish yellow brownish to yellow;

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.05

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

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Transparent, Translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.490-1.5071.843-2.110

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

Hexagonal

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1.8 Birefringence

0.002-0.0120.100-0.192

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

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Transparent

Vishnevite and Titanite Sphene Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Vishnevite and Titanite Sphene 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.