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Creedite and Tsavorite Optical Properties


Tsavorite and Creedite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
-  

Pleochroism
-  
-  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.02  
99+

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent  
-  

Refractive Index
1.461-1.485  
1.735-1.744  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
monoclinic  
cubic  

Birefringence
0.024  
-9999  

Clarity
Transparent  
-  

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Creedite and Tsavorite Optic Character

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

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Creedite and Tsavorite Transparency

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

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