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Idocrase and Cancrinite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Vitreous, Greasy, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
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Not Available
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
1.67-1.76
1.491-1.524
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
tetragonal
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
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0.012-0.025
1.9 Clarity
Color grading system
Transparent

Idocrase and Cancrinite Optic Character

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

Idocrase and Cancrinite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Idocrase and Cancrinite 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, Idocrase is Not Available while Idocrase is Not Available in appearance.