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Vlasovite
Vlasovite

Sylvite
Sylvite



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Vlasovite and Sylvite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Greasy, Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous

Pleochroism

(x): colorless. (y): colorless. (z): colorless.
Visible in colored crystals

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

1.6071.4903
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
Isometric

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
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Vlasovite and Sylvite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Vlasovite and Sylvite 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.