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Vesuvianite and Druzy Optical Properties


Druzy and Vesuvianite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Resinous  
-  

Pleochroism
slight in colored varieties  
-  

Dispersion
0.03  
99+
0.01  
99+

Transparency
-  
Opaque  

Refractive Index
1.703-1.752  
-9999  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
tetragonal  
Isometric  

Birefringence
0.004-0.006  
-9999  

Clarity
-  
Opaque  

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Vesuvianite and Druzy Optic Character

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

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Vesuvianite and Druzy Transparency

Similar to their colors, Vesuvianite and Druzy 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 while Vesuvianite is in appearance.

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