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Nepouite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Waxy, Pearly
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.02
Rank: 20 (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.600-1.630
1.700-1.725
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Uniaxial/-
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
0.002-0.012
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Nepouite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optic Character

Nepouite and Vesuvianite Idocrase optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Nepouite and Vesuvianite Idocrase 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 Nepouite and Vesuvianite Idocrase 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. Vesuvianite Idocrase has Uniaxial/- character.

Nepouite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Transparency

Similar to their colors, Nepouite and Vesuvianite Idocrase 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, Nepouite is Not Available while Nepouite is Not Available in appearance.