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Prase and Tinzenite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

-
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
In thick sections

Dispersion

0.010.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.544-1.5531.690-1.705
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
-

Birefringence

0.009-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Prase and Tinzenite Optic Character

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

Prase and Tinzenite Transparency

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