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Zultanite
Zultanite

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Vesuvianite



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Zultanite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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1.68-1.75
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-9999
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Vitreous, Resinous
slight in colored varieties
0.03
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1.703-1.752
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tetragonal
0.004-0.006
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Zultanite and Vesuvianite Optic Character

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

Zultanite and Vesuvianite Transparency

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