Vlasovite and Dumortierite Optical Properties

Vlasovite

Dumortierite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Greasy, Vitreous, Pearly

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

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

Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue

1.3 Dispersion

NANone

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

Translucent, Translucent to opaque

1.5 Refractive Index

1.6071.669-1.723

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.011-0.037

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

Translucent

Vlasovite and Dumortierite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Vlasovite and Dumortierite 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.