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Idocrase and Covellite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
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Marked
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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OpaqueAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.67-1.76
1.45-2.62
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
tetragonal
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
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1.9 Clarity
Color grading system
OpaqueAnthony et al

Idocrase and Covellite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Idocrase and Covellite 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.