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Xonotlite
Xonotlite

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Vishnevite



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Xonotlite and Vishnevite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.030.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

1.581-1.5931.490-1.507
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
Hexagonal

Birefringence

0.0100.002-0.012
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Xonotlite and Vishnevite Optic Character

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

Xonotlite and Vishnevite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Xonotlite and Vishnevite 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, Xonotlite is while Xonotlite is in appearance.