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Tektite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties


Vesuvianite Idocrase and Tektite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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0.02   
20

Transparency
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Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.490-1.520   
1.700-1.725   

Optic Character
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Uniaxial/-   

Crystal System
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Birefringence
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0.002-0.012   

Clarity
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Transparent   

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Tektite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Tektite 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, Tektite is Not Available while Tektite is Not Available in appearance.

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