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Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Colemanite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.700-1.7251.584-1.615
1 3.25
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Optic Character

Uniaxial/-
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Crystal System

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Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a

Birefringence

0.002-0.0120.028-0.030
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Colemanite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Vesuvianite Idocrase and Colemanite 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.