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Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Rock Crystal Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
0.020.01
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.700-1.7251.544-1.553
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Uniaxial/-
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.002-0.0120.009
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
TransparentWalter Schumann

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Rock Crystal Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Vesuvianite Idocrase and Rock Crystal 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.