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Seraphinite
Seraphinite

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Tugtupite



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Seraphinite and Tugtupite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pearly, Greasy
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Pleochroism

-
ModerateArthur Thomas

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.571-1.5971.494-1.504
1 3.25
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Optic Character

Biaxial/+
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Crystal System

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tetragonal

Birefringence

-99990.008
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Seraphinite and Tugtupite Optic Character

Seraphinite and Tugtupite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Seraphinite and Tugtupite 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 Seraphinite 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. Seraphinite has Biaxial/+ character.

Seraphinite and Tugtupite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Seraphinite 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, Seraphinite is Transparent while Seraphinite is Transparent in appearance.