Idocrase and Erythrite Optical Properties

Idocrase

Erythrite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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Subadamantine, Pearly

1.2 Pleochroism

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Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.67-1.761.626-1.629

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

tetragonal

monoclinic

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Color grading system

Not Available

Idocrase and Erythrite Optic Character

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

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Idocrase and Erythrite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Idocrase and Erythrite 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.