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Tavorite and Chromite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
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Pleochroism

Yellow-green colorlessAnthony et al
none.

Dispersion

0.020.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

12.08-2.16
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

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Isometric

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Tavorite and Chromite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Tavorite and Chromite 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.