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Wavellite
Wavellite

Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase



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Wavellite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
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Pleochroism

Weak
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Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent

Refractive Index

1.518-1.5611.700-1.725
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Uniaxial/-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
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Birefringence

0.0250.002-0.012
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Wavellite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optic Character

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

Wavellite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Transparency

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