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Chondrodite
Chondrodite

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Chondrodite and Tsavorite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Greasy
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Pleochroism

X golden yellow to orange
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Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.589-1.6701.735-1.744
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

monoclinic
cubic

Birefringence

0.027-0.032-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Chondrodite and Tsavorite Optic Character

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

Chondrodite and Tsavorite Transparency

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