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Childrenite and Idocrase Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Resinous
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Pleochroism

visible
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Dispersion

0.030.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.639-1.6721.67-1.76
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Orthorhombic
tetragonal

Birefringence

0.027-0.042-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Childrenite and Idocrase Optic Character

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

Childrenite and Idocrase Transparency

Similar to their colors, Childrenite and 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, Childrenite is Transparent while Childrenite is Transparent in appearance.