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Tektite and Cobaltite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
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Very weak
1.3 Dispersion
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.490-1.520
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1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: P ca21
1.8 Birefringence
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1.9 Clarity
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Tektite and Cobaltite Optic Character

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

Tektite and Cobaltite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Tektite and Cobaltite 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, Tektite is Not Available while Tektite is Not Available in appearance.