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Serandite and Tugtupite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Silky, Greasy
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0.01
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1.672-1.708
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-
0.036
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
 
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ModerateArthur Thomas
0.01
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
1.494-1.504
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tetragonal
0.008
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Serandite and Tugtupite Optic Character

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

Serandite and Tugtupite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Serandite and Tugtupite 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, Serandite is while Serandite is in appearance.