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Vesuvianite
Vesuvianite

Cymophane
Cymophane



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Vesuvianite and Cymophane Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
slight in colored varieties
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.703-1.7521.739-1.770
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Biaxial/+
1.7 Crystal System
tetragonal
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.004-0.0060.007-0.013
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Vesuvianite and Cymophane Optic Character

Vesuvianite and Cymophane optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Vesuvianite and Cymophane 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 Cymophane 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. Cymophane has Biaxial/+ character.

Vesuvianite and Cymophane Transparency

Similar to their colors, Vesuvianite and Cymophane 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.