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Narsarsukite and Tinzenite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak; O = colorless to yellow; E = colorless to honey-yellow
In thick sections
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.7 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
1.8 Refractive Index
1.610-1.6471.690-1.705
Agate Opal
1 3.25
2.5 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
2.6 Crystal System
tetragonal
Not Available
2.7 Birefringence
0.021Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
2.8 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Narsarsukite and Tinzenite Optic Character

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

Narsarsukite and Tinzenite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Narsarsukite 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, Narsarsukite is Translucent and Transparent while Narsarsukite is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.