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Taaffeite

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Taaffeite and Glass 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
-
Hexagonal
0.055
-
 
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-
0.01
Transparent, Translucent
1.48-1.70
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-
-9999
Transparent

Taaffeite and Glass Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Taaffeite and Glass 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.