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Chambersite and Tavorite Optical Properties


Tavorite and Chambersite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
-  
Yellow-green colorlessAnthony et al  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.02  
99+

Transparency
-  
Transparent  

Refractive Index
1.735-1.745  
1  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Orthorhombic  
-  

Birefringence
0.012  
-9999  

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda  
Transparent  

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Chambersite and Tavorite Optic Character

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

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Chambersite and Tavorite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Chambersite and Tavorite 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, Chambersite is while Chambersite is in appearance.

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