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Idocrase
Idocrase
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Saltwater pearl
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Idocrase and Saltwater pearl Optical Properties

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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-
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-9999
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-9999
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Idocrase and Saltwater pearl Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Idocrase and Saltwater pearl 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.