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Chondrodite
Chondrodite

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Chondrodite and Tavorite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous

Pleochroism

X golden yellow to orange
Yellow-green colorlessAnthony et al

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.589-1.6701
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
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Birefringence

0.027-0.032-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Chondrodite and Tavorite Optic Character

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

Chondrodite and Tavorite Transparency

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