Nifontovite and Tinzenite Optical Properties
Luster
Not Available
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Not Available
In thick sections
Dispersion
Not Available
Not Available
Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.573-1.585
1.690-1.705
Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
Crystal System
Not Available
Not Available
Birefringence
Not Available
Not Available
Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Nifontovite and Tinzenite Optic Character
Nifontovite and Tinzenite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Nifontovite 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 Nifontovite 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.
Nifontovite and Tinzenite Transparency
Similar to their colors, Nifontovite 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, Nifontovite is Transparent while Nifontovite is Transparent in appearance.