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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Kunzite Optical Properties


Kunzite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
-  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
-  
Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.02  
99+

Transparency
Transparent  
Transparent  

Refractive Index
1.700-1.725  
1.657-1.681  

Optic Character
Uniaxial/-  
-  

Crystal System
-  
monoclinic  

Birefringence
0.002-0.012  
0.014-0.016  

Clarity
Transparent  
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda  

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Kunzite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Vesuvianite Idocrase and Kunzite 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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