Bort and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties

Bort

Vesuvianite Idocrase

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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1.2 Pleochroism

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1.3 Dispersion

NA0.02

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

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Transparent

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available1.700-1.725

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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Uniaxial/-

1.7 Crystal System

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1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.002-0.012

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

Transparent

Bort and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optic Character

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

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Bort and Vesuvianite Idocrase Transparency

Similar to their colors, Bort 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, Bort is Not Available while Bort is Not Available in appearance.