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Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase



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Cuprite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
visible
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
2.8491.700-1.725
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Uniaxial/-
1.7 Crystal System
cubic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.002-0.012
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Transparent

Cuprite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optic Character

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

Cuprite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Transparency

Similar to their colors, Cuprite 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, Cuprite is TranslucentWalter Schumann while Cuprite is TranslucentWalter Schumann in appearance.