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Staurolite
Staurolite

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Staurolite and Tsavorite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Resinous
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Pleochroism

X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow
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Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
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Refractive Index

1.736-1.7621.735-1.744
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

monoclinic
cubic

Birefringence

0.009-0.015-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
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Staurolite and Tsavorite Optic Character

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

Staurolite and Tsavorite Transparency

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