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Tektite and Cuprite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.02
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1.490-1.520
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-9999
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Adamantine
visible
0.05
TranslucentWalter Schumann
2.849
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cubic
-9999
TranslucentWalter Schumann

Tektite and Cuprite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Tektite and Cuprite 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 while Tektite is in appearance.