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Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Bowenite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.700-1.7251.530-1.575
1 3.25
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Optic Character

Uniaxial/-
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Crystal System

-
-

Birefringence

0.002-0.012-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Bowenite Optic Character

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

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Bowenite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Vesuvianite Idocrase and Bowenite 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 Idocrase is Transparent while Vesuvianite Idocrase is Transparent in appearance.