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Tavorite and Rock Crystal Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Yellow-green colorlessAnthony et al
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.01
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
11.544-1.553
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.009
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
TransparentWalter Schumann

Tavorite and Rock Crystal Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Tavorite and Rock Crystal 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.