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Tavorite and Jade Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann   
Yellow-green colorlessAnthony et al   

Dispersion
None   
Not Available   

Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.600-1.688   
1   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Not Available   

Birefringence
0.020-0.027   
Not Available   

Clarity
Translucent   
Transparent   

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