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Caledonite
Caledonite

Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase



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Caledonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
Weak
0.05
Transparent
1.818-1.909
-
Orthorhombic
0.091
Transparent
 
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-
0.02
Transparent
1.700-1.725
Uniaxial/-
-
0.002-0.012
Transparent

Caledonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optic Character

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

Caledonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Transparency

Similar to their colors, Caledonite 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, Caledonite is while Caledonite is in appearance.