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Humite and Tinzenite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

pale golden yellow or deep golden yellow
In thick sections

Dispersion

0.030.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.607-1.6751.690-1.705
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
-

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Humite and Tinzenite Optic Character

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

Humite and Tinzenite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Humite 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, Humite is Transparent while Humite is Transparent in appearance.