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Idocrase
Idocrase
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Inderite
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Idocrase and Inderite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.02
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1.67-1.76
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tetragonal
-9999
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Vitreous, Pearly, Greasy
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1.488-1.505
Biaxial/+
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a
0.017
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Idocrase and Inderite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Idocrase and Inderite 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 while Idocrase is in appearance.