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Papagoite

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Papagoite and Tsavorite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
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Pleochroism

Trichroic
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Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.607-1.6721.735-1.744
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

monoclinic
cubic

Birefringence

0.065-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Papagoite and Tsavorite Optic Character

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

Papagoite and Tsavorite Transparency

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