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Vesuvianite
Vesuvianite

Crystal Opal
Crystal Opal



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Vesuvianite and Crystal Opal Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
slight in colored varieties
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
NANone
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.703-1.7521.370-1.
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
tetragonal
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.004-0.006Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Vesuvianite and Crystal Opal Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Vesuvianite and Crystal Opal 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, Vesuvianite is Not Available while Vesuvianite is Not Available in appearance.