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Tsavorite
Tsavorite

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Tsavorite and Andradite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Adamantine, Resinous

Pleochroism

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-

Dispersion

0.020.06
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent

Refractive Index

1.735-1.7441.88-1.94
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

cubic
cubic

Birefringence

-99990.057
0 0.296
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Clarity

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Transparent

Tsavorite and Andradite Optic Character

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

Tsavorite and Andradite Transparency

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