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Tsavorite and Rhodolite Optical Properties


Rhodolite and Tsavorite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Greasy, Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
None   

Dispersion
Not Available   
None   

Transparency
Not Available   
Gemmological Tables (2004)   

Refractive Index
1.735-1.744   
1.760   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
cubic   
cubic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.010-0.014   

Clarity
Not Available   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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Tsavorite and Rhodolite Optic Character

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

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Tsavorite and Rhodolite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Tsavorite and Rhodolite 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 Not Available while Tsavorite is Not Available in appearance.

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