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Zoisite
Zoisite

Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase



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Zoisite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
X = pale pink to red-violet; Y = nearly colorless to bright pink or deep blue; Z = pale yellow to yellow-green
0.02
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.
1.685-1.707
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Orthorhombic
0.006-0.018
Transparent
 
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-
0.02
Transparent
1.700-1.725
Uniaxial/-
-
0.002-0.012
Transparent

Zoisite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optic Character

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

Zoisite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Transparency

Similar to their colors, Zoisite 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, Zoisite is while Zoisite is in appearance.