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Halite and Tavorite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

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Yellow-green colorlessAnthony et al

Dispersion

0.050.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent

Refractive Index

1.5441
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

cubic
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Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Halite and Tavorite Optic Character

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

Halite and Tavorite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Halite 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, Halite is while Halite is in appearance.