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Taaffeite
Taaffeite

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Taaffeite and Euclase Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
Weak
0.02
-
1.70-1.73
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Hexagonal
0.055
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Vitreous
Weak: colorless-(greenish) yellow
0.02
-
1.650-1.677
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Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a
0.019-0.025
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Taaffeite and Euclase Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Taaffeite and Euclase 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.