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Tsavorite
Tsavorite

Eosphorite
Eosphorite



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Tsavorite and Eosphorite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
-
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0.02
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1.735-1.744
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cubic
-9999
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Vitreous, Resinous
Visible: X = yellow; Y = pink; Z = pale pink to colorless
0.01
Transparent
1.639-1.672
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Orthorhombic
0.029-0.032
Transparent

Tsavorite and Eosphorite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Tsavorite and Eosphorite 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.