TABLE VI

Dichroism of Gem-Stones

(a) Strong

Corundum, tourmaline, alexandrite, spodumene, andalusite, iolite, epidote, axinite.

(b) Distinct

Emerald, topaz, quartz, peridot, chrysoberyl, enstatite, euclase, idocrase, kyanite, sphene, apatite.

(c) Weak

Beryl, diopside.