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Calcite and Tsavorite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism

-
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Dispersion

0.150.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.486-1.6581.735-1.744
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Trigonal
cubic

Birefringence

0.154-0.174-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Calcite and Tsavorite Optic Character

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

Calcite and Tsavorite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Calcite 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, Calcite is Transparent and Translucent while Calcite is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.