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Vlasovite and Axinite Optical Properties


Axinite and Vlasovite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Greasy, Vitreous, Pearly   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
(x): colorless. (y): colorless. (z): colorless.   
Strong   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.02   
21

Transparency
Not Available   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.607   
1.656-1.704   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Biaxial/+   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.009-0.012   

Clarity
Not Available   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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Vlasovite and Axinite Optic Character

Vlasovite and Axinite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Vlasovite and Axinite 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 Vlasovite and Axinite 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. Axinite has Biaxial/+ character.

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Vlasovite and Axinite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Vlasovite and Axinite 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, Vlasovite is Not Available while Vlasovite is Not Available in appearance.

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