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Idocrase
Idocrase

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Rosasite



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Idocrase and Rosasite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

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Silky, Vitreous

Pleochroism

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Strong: X = pale emerald green or colourless; Y = dark emerald green or pale blue; Z = dark emerald green or pale blue

Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

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-

Refractive Index

1.67-1.761.672-1.688
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

tetragonal
monoclinic

Birefringence

-99990.139-0.143
0 0.296
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Clarity

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Idocrase and Rosasite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Idocrase and Rosasite 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.