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Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase

Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite



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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Lepidocrocite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
-

Pleochroism

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Strong; X = colorless to yellow; Y = orange

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.700-1.7251.940
1 3.25
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Optic Character

Uniaxial/-
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Crystal System

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Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.002-0.012-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Lepidocrocite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Vesuvianite Idocrase and Lepidocrocite 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.