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Radiolarite
Radiolarite

Vesuvianite
Vesuvianite



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Radiolarite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous, Resinous

Pleochroism

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slight in colored varieties

Dispersion

0.010.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

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-

Refractive Index

-99991.703-1.752
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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tetragonal

Birefringence

-99990.004-0.006
0 0.296
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Clarity

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-

Radiolarite and Vesuvianite Optic Character

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

Radiolarite and Vesuvianite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Radiolarite and Vesuvianite 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, Radiolarite is while Radiolarite is in appearance.