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Vlasovite and Cacoxenite Optical Properties


Cacoxenite and Vlasovite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Greasy, Vitreous, Pearly   
Silky   

Pleochroism
(x): colorless. (y): colorless. (z): colorless.   
visible: O = Pale yellow E = Canary yellow to yellow orange   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
Not Available   

Refractive Index
1.607   
1.575-1.585   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
Not Available   

Clarity
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Vlasovite and Cacoxenite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Vlasovite and Cacoxenite 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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