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Vlasovite
Vlasovite

Phlogopite
Phlogopite



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Vlasovite and Phlogopite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Greasy, Vitreous, Pearly
Pearly

Pleochroism

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

0.010.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
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Refractive Index

1.6071.530-1.573
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

monoclinic
monoclinic

Birefringence

-99990.0280-0.0450
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Vlasovite and Phlogopite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Vlasovite and Phlogopite 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 while Vlasovite is in appearance.