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Cobaltite and Tinzenite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Very weak
In thick sections
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Gems
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available
1.690-1.705
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: P ca21
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Gems
Transparent

Cobaltite and Tinzenite Optic Character

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

Cobaltite and Tinzenite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Cobaltite and Tinzenite 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, Cobaltite is Gems while Cobaltite is Gems in appearance.