Sulphur and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties

Sulphur

Vesuvianite Idocrase

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.02

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Transparent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.958-2.2451.700-1.725

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

Uniaxial/-

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

0.2910.002-0.012

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TranslucentWalter Schumann

Transparent

Sulphur and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optic Character

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

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Sulphur and Vesuvianite Idocrase Transparency

Similar to their colors, Sulphur 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, Sulphur is Gemstones of the world (2001) and TranslucentWalter Schumann while Sulphur is Gemstones of the world (2001) and TranslucentWalter Schumann in appearance.