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Torbanite
Torbanite

Tsavorite Garnet
Tsavorite Garnet



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Torbanite and Tsavorite Garnet Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous, Adamantine

Pleochroism

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-

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent

Refractive Index

-99991.738-1.745
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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Isometric

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

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Transparent

Torbanite and Tsavorite Garnet Optic Character

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

Torbanite and Tsavorite Garnet Transparency

Similar to their colors, Torbanite and Tsavorite Garnet 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, Torbanite is while Torbanite is in appearance.