×

Garnet
Garnet

Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase



ADD
Compare
X
Garnet
X
Vesuvianite Idocrase

Garnet and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Adamantine
None
0.02
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
1.730-1.895
-
Trigonal
-9999
Transparent
 
-
-
0.02
Transparent
1.700-1.725
Uniaxial/-
-
0.002-0.012
Transparent

Garnet and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optic Character

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

Garnet and Vesuvianite Idocrase Transparency

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