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Idocrase

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Idocrase and Larvikite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Pearly

Pleochroism

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-

Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.67-1.76-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

tetragonal
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Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

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Transparent

Idocrase and Larvikite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Idocrase and Larvikite 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.