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Chrysoprase
Chrysoprase

Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase



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Chrysoprase and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Vitreous, Waxy
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
None0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent, Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.700-1.725
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Uniaxial/-
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.0040.002-0.012
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Transparent

Chrysoprase and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optic Character

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

Chrysoprase and Vesuvianite Idocrase Transparency

Similar to their colors, Chrysoprase 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, Chrysoprase is Opaque, Translucent, Translucent and Translucent to nearly opaque while Chrysoprase is Opaque, Translucent, Translucent and Translucent to nearly opaque in appearance.