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Chrysotile
Chrysotile

Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase



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Chrysotile and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Silky
-
0.02
-
1.530-1.575
-
Monoclinic : clinochrysotile (most common)
0.001
-
 
-
-
0.02
Transparent
1.700-1.725
Uniaxial/-
-
0.002-0.012
Transparent

Chrysotile and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optic Character

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

Chrysotile and Vesuvianite Idocrase Transparency

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