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Thulite and Thaumasite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
Present
0.02
Opaque, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.
1.695
-
Orthorhombic
0.006-0.018
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
 
Vitreous, Silky
-
0.03
-
1.467-1.505
-
Hexagonal
0.038
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Thulite and Thaumasite Optic Character

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

Thulite and Thaumasite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Thulite and Thaumasite 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, Thulite is while Thulite is in appearance.