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Tavorite and Opal Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
Yellow-green colorlessAnthony et al
0.02
Transparent
1
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-
-9999
Transparent
 
Vitreous, Pearly
None
0.01
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
1.37-1.52
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Trigonal
-9999
Transparent

Tavorite and Opal Optic Character

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

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