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Tavorite and Pyromorphite Optical Properties


Pyromorphite and Tavorite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Resinous, Subadamantine   

Pleochroism
Yellow-green colorlessAnthony et al   
Weak   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1   
2.042-2.059   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.010   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

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Tavorite and Pyromorphite Optic Character

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

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Tavorite and Pyromorphite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Tavorite and Pyromorphite 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.

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