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Vivianite
Vivianite

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Vivianite and Jacobsite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism

Anomalous plechroism is strong with colours deep blue/pale yellowish green/yellowish green.Michael O’Donoghue
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Dispersion

0.030.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.560-1.640-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

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Birefringence

0.054-0.075-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Translucent

Vivianite and Jacobsite Optic Character

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

Vivianite and Jacobsite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Vivianite and Jacobsite 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, Vivianite is Transparent while Vivianite is Transparent in appearance.