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Tavorite and Siderite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Yellow-green colorlessAnthony et al
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
11.633-1.875
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.242
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Tavorite and Siderite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Tavorite and Siderite 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.