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Tavorite and Andradite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Adamantine, Resinous

Pleochroism

Yellow-green colorlessAnthony et al
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Dispersion

0.020.06
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

11.88-1.94
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

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cubic

Birefringence

-99990.057
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Tavorite and Andradite Optic Character

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

Tavorite and Andradite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Tavorite and Andradite 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, Tavorite is Transparent while Tavorite is Transparent in appearance.