Identify gemstones with ease using a Calcite Dichroscope! This portable tool helps differentiate gemstones based on their optical properties. By looking through the dichroscope at a gemstone, a gemologist can determine if it exhibits pleochroism (appears different colors from different directions). This is a valuable technique for distinguishing genuine gemstones from simulants or synthetics.

A dichroscope reveals whether a stone is dichroic (reflects two colors), which can help differentiate between stones of the same color. It quickly separates ruby (pleochroic) from garnet and detects pleochroic colors when identifying double refractive colored gemstones.