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Hayne
Hayne

Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase



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Hayne and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
-

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

-0.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.490-1.5101.700-1.725
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
Uniaxial/-

Crystal System

-
-

Birefringence

-99990.002-0.012
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Hayne and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optic Character

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

Hayne and Vesuvianite Idocrase Transparency

Similar to their colors, Hayne 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, Hayne is Transparent and Translucent while Hayne is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.