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Vlasovite

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Vlasovite and Cassiterite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Greasy, Vitreous, Pearly
Adamantine, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
(x): colorless. (y): colorless. (z): colorless.
Pleochroic haloes have been observed. Dichroic in yellow
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.07
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.6071.990-2.105
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
tetragonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.096-0.098
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Vlasovite and Cassiterite Optic Character

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

Vlasovite and Cassiterite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Vlasovite and Cassiterite 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.