Charoite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties
Luster
Pearly, Fibrous, Chatoyant
Not Available
Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
Not Available
Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.545-1.560
1.700-1.725
Optic Character
Not Available
Uniaxial/-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Not Available
Birefringence
0.009
0.002-0.012
Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Charoite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optic Character
Charoite and Vesuvianite Idocrase optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Charoite 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 Charoite 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.
Charoite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Transparency
Similar to their colors, Charoite 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, Charoite is Translucent while Charoite is Translucent in appearance.