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Vivianite
Vivianite

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Vivianite and Obsidian Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Pearly
Anomalous plechroism is strong with colours deep blue/pale yellowish green/yellowish green.Michael O’Donoghue
0.03
Transparent
1.560-1.640
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0.054-0.075
Transparent
 
Vitreous
-
0.01
Transparent, Translucent
1.450-1.550
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-
-9999
Transparent

Vivianite and Obsidian Optic Character

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

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