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Morganite and Tsavorite Optical Properties


Tsavorite and Morganite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
-  

Pleochroism
Distinct: pale pink bluish-pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli  
-  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.02  
99+

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent  
-  

Refractive Index
1.573-1.600  
1.735-1.744  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Hexagonal  
cubic  

Birefringence
0.005-0.009  
-9999  

Clarity
Transparent to translucent  
-  

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Morganite and Tsavorite Optic Character

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

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

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