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Pectolite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Silky
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.02
Rank: 20 (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.595-1.645
1.700-1.725
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Uniaxial/-
1.7 Crystal System
Triclinic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.028-0.038
0.002-0.012
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Pectolite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optic Character

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

Pectolite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Transparency

Similar to their colors, Pectolite 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, Pectolite is Transparent while Pectolite is Transparent in appearance.