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Tsavorite

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Tsavorite and Tremolite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous, Silky

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent

Refractive Index

1.735-1.7441.599-1.637
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

cubic
monoclinic

Birefringence

-99990.023-0.028
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Tsavorite and Tremolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Tsavorite and Tremolite 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.