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Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase

Sillimanite
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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Sillimanite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
-
-
0.02
Transparent
1.700-1.725
Uniaxial/-
-
0.002-0.012
Transparent
 
Vitreous, Subadamantine, Silky
Colourless to pale brown to yellow
0.02
Transparent, Translucent
1.653-1.685
-
Orthorhombic
0.020-0.022
Transparent

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Sillimanite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Vesuvianite Idocrase and Sillimanite 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 while Vesuvianite Idocrase is in appearance.