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Vivianite
Vivianite

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Vivianite and Smithsonite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

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

0.030.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.560-1.6401.620-1.850
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

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Trigonal

Birefringence

0.054-0.0750.223-0.227
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Translucent

Vivianite and Smithsonite Optic Character

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

Vivianite and Smithsonite Transparency

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