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Tavorite and Erythrite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Subadamantine, Pearly

Pleochroism

Yellow-green colorlessAnthony et al
Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red

Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

11.626-1.629
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
monoclinic

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Tavorite and Erythrite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Tavorite and Erythrite 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.