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Tsavorite Garnet
Tsavorite Garnet

Periclase
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Tsavorite Garnet and Periclase Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Adamantine
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0.02
Transparent
1.738-1.745
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Isometric
-9999
Transparent
 
Vitreous
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0.01
TransparentWalter Schumann
1.735-1.738
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Isometric
-9999
TransparentWalter Schumann

Tsavorite Garnet and Periclase Optic Character

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

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