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Tavorite and Scheelite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
Yellow-green colorlessAnthony et al
Definite dichoric in yellow (yellow to orange-brown)
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.04
Rank: 12 (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Translucent, Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1
1.918-1.936
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
tetragonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
0.016
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Translucent

Tavorite and Scheelite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Tavorite and Scheelite 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.