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Taaffeite and Gaspite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
-

Pleochroism

Weak
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Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

1.70-1.731.610-1.830
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Hexagonal
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Birefringence

0.055-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Taaffeite and Gaspite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Taaffeite and Gaspite 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.