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Hambergite and Tavorite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
Yellow-green colorlessAnthony et al

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.543-1.6311
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
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Birefringence

0.071-0.074-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Hambergite and Tavorite Optic Character

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

Hambergite and Tavorite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Hambergite 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, Hambergite is Transparent while Hambergite is Transparent in appearance.