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Glaucophane
Glaucophane

Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase



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Glaucophane and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Strong
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
2.6 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent
2.7 Refractive Index
1.606-1.6371.700-1.725
Agate Opal
1 3.25
2.10 Optic Character
Not Available
Uniaxial/-
2.11 Crystal System
monoclinic
Not Available
2.12 Birefringence
Not Available0.002-0.012
Achroite
0 0.296
3.4 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Glaucophane and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optic Character

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

Glaucophane and Vesuvianite Idocrase Transparency

Similar to their colors, Glaucophane 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, Glaucophane is Not Available while Glaucophane is Not Available in appearance.