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Tsavorite
Tsavorite

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Carnelian



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Tsavorite and Carnelian Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous

Pleochroism

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-

Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Translucent, Transparent to nearly opaque

Refractive Index

1.735-1.7441.535-1.539
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

cubic
Trigonal

Birefringence

-99990.003-0.009
0 0.296
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Clarity

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Translucent

Tsavorite and Carnelian Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Tsavorite and Carnelian 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.