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Vivianite
Vivianite

Violane
Violane



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Vivianite and Violane Optical Properties

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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
 
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0.03
Translucent
1.668-1.703
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0.024-0.030
Translucent

Vivianite and Violane Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Vivianite and Violane 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.