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Iddingsite and Blue John Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
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1.2 Pleochroism
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1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
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Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
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1.432-1.436
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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1.8 Birefringence
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1.9 Clarity
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Transparent

Iddingsite and Blue John Optic Character

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

Iddingsite and Blue John Transparency

Similar to their colors, Iddingsite and Blue John 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, Iddingsite is Not Available while Iddingsite is Not Available in appearance.