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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Enstatite Optical Properties


Enstatite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
-  
Vitreous, Pearly  

Pleochroism
-  
Pale green to pale orange  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.01  
99+

Transparency
Transparent  
Transparent, Translucent  

Refractive Index
1.700-1.725  
1.650-1.680  

Optic Character
Uniaxial/-  
-  

Crystal System
-  
Orthorhombic  

Birefringence
0.002-0.012  
0.009-0.011  

Clarity
Transparent  
Transparent  

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Enstatite Optic Character

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

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Enstatite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Vesuvianite Idocrase and Enstatite 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.

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