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Taaffeite and Dravite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Weak
Very strong: pale yellow colorless

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.70-1.731.614-1.666
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Hexagonal
Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m

Birefringence

0.0550.014-0.032
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Taaffeite and Dravite Optic Character

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

Taaffeite and Dravite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Taaffeite and Dravite 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, Taaffeite is while Taaffeite is in appearance.