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Agrellite and Tugtupite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Pearly
colorless.
0.01
-
1.567
-
Triclinic
0.014
-
 
-
ModerateArthur Thomas
0.01
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
1.494-1.504
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tetragonal
0.008
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Agrellite and Tugtupite Optic Character

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

Agrellite and Tugtupite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Agrellite and Tugtupite 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, Agrellite is while Agrellite is in appearance.