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Chondrodite
Chondrodite

Vesuvianite
Vesuvianite



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Chondrodite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Resinous

Pleochroism

X golden yellow to orange
slight in colored varieties

Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.589-1.6701.703-1.752
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

monoclinic
tetragonal

Birefringence

0.027-0.0320.004-0.006
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Chondrodite and Vesuvianite Optic Character

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

Chondrodite and Vesuvianite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Chondrodite and Vesuvianite 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, Chondrodite is Transparent and Translucent while Chondrodite is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.