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Datolite and Taaffeite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
Weak

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
-

Refractive Index

1.621-1.6751.70-1.73
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
Hexagonal

Birefringence

0.0440.055
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Datolite and Taaffeite Optic Character

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

Datolite and Taaffeite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Datolite and Taaffeite 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, Datolite is Transparent while Datolite is Transparent in appearance.