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Iolite and Tektite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
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1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.52-1.561.490-1.520
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
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1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent to translucent
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Iolite and Tektite Optic Character

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

Iolite and Tektite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Iolite and Tektite 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, Iolite is Translucent, Transparent and Transparent to translucent while Iolite is Translucent, Transparent and Transparent to translucent in appearance.