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Sussexite
Sussexite

Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase



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Sussexite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Fibrous, Pearly
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.700-1.725
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Uniaxial/-
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.002-0.012
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Sussexite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optic Character

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

Sussexite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Transparency

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