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Vesuvianite

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Vesuvianite and Diaspore Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
slight in colored varieties
Strong
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.703-1.7521.702-1.750
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
tetragonal
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.004-0.0060.048
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Vesuvianite and Diaspore Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Vesuvianite and Diaspore 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.