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Atacamite
Atacamite

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Atacamite and Tsavorite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Adamantine, Vitreous
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Pleochroism

X = pale green; Y = yellow-green; Z = grass-green
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Dispersion

0.030.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
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Refractive Index

1.8311.735-1.744
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Orthorhombic
cubic

Birefringence

0.049-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
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Atacamite and Tsavorite Optic Character

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

Atacamite and Tsavorite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Atacamite and Tsavorite 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, Atacamite is while Atacamite is in appearance.