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Rhodochrosite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
slight in colored varieties
1.3 Dispersion
0.02NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.601.703-1.752
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
tetragonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.208-0.2200.004-0.006
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent to nearly opaque
Not Available

Rhodochrosite and Vesuvianite Optic Character

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

Rhodochrosite and Vesuvianite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Rhodochrosite 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, Rhodochrosite is Opaque, Transparent and Transparent to nearly opaque while Rhodochrosite is Opaque, Transparent and Transparent to nearly opaque in appearance.