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Unakite and Tavorite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
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Yellow-green colorlessAnthony et al
1.3 Dispersion
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.525
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1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
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1.8 Birefringence
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1.9 Clarity
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Transparent

Unakite and Tavorite Optic Character

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

Unakite and Tavorite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Unakite and Tavorite 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, Unakite is Gemstones of the world (2001) while Unakite is Gemstones of the world (2001) in appearance.