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Smithsonite and Vivianite 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   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.01   
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Transparency
Transparent   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.560-1.640   
1.620-1.850   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.054-0.075   
0.223-0.227   

Clarity
Transparent   
Translucent   

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