Vivianite and Quartz Rose Optical Properties

Vivianite

Quartz Rose

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

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1.2 Pleochroism

Anomalous plechroism is strong with colours deep blue/pale yellowish green/yellowish green.Michael OâDonoghue

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1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.560-1.640Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

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Trigonal

1.8 Birefringence

0.054-0.075Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

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Vivianite and Quartz Rose Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Vivianite and Quartz Rose 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.