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Tavorite and Bixbite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
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1.2 Pleochroism
Yellow-green colorlessAnthony et al
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1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
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1.5 Refractive Index
1Not Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
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Tavorite and Bixbite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Tavorite and Bixbite 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.