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Tsavorite Garnet
Tsavorite Garnet

Zektzerite
Zektzerite



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Tsavorite Garnet and Zektzerite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.738-1.7451.582-1.585
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Isometric
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-99990.003
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Tsavorite Garnet and Zektzerite Optic Character

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

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