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Druzy and Vesuvianite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous, Resinous

Pleochroism

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slight in colored varieties

Dispersion

0.010.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Opaque
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Refractive Index

-99991.703-1.752
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

Isometric
tetragonal

Birefringence

-99990.004-0.006
0 0.296
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Clarity

Opaque
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Druzy and Vesuvianite Optic Character

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

Druzy and Vesuvianite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Druzy 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, Druzy is Opaque while Druzy is Opaque in appearance.