Thulite and Zoisite Optical Properties

Thulite

Zoisite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Present

X = pale pink to red-violet; Y = nearly colorless to bright pink or deep blue; Z = pale yellow to yellow-green

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.02

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Opaque, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.

Transparent, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.

1.5 Refractive Index

1.6951.685-1.707

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

0.006-0.0180.006-0.018

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Transparent

Thulite and Zoisite Optic Character

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

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Thulite and Zoisite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Thulite and Zoisite 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 Opaque, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections. and Translucent while Thulite is Opaque, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections. and Translucent in appearance.