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Apatite
Apatite

Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase



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Apatite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
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Pleochroism

Blue stones – strong
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Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.628-1.6511.700-1.725
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Uniaxial/-

Crystal System

Hexagonal
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Birefringence

0.002-0.0080.002-0.012
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent

Apatite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optic Character

Apatite and Vesuvianite Idocrase optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Apatite and Vesuvianite Idocrase 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 Apatite and Vesuvianite Idocrase 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. Vesuvianite Idocrase has Uniaxial/- character.

Apatite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Transparency

Similar to their colors, Apatite and Vesuvianite Idocrase 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, Apatite is while Apatite is in appearance.