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Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Vanadinite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Resinous

Pleochroism

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-

Dispersion

0.020.15
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.700-1.7252.416
1 3.25
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Optic Character

Uniaxial/-
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Crystal System

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Hexagonal

Birefringence

0.002-0.0120.066
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Vanadinite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Vesuvianite Idocrase and Vanadinite 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.