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Tigers Eye
Tigers Eye

Zinnwaldite
Zinnwaldite



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Tigers Eye and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Silky
-
0.01
Opaque
1.534-1.540
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Trigonal
-9999
-
 
Pearly, Vitreous
Distinct
0.02
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1.565-1.625
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monoclinic
0.040-0.050
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Tigers Eye and Zinnwaldite Optic Character

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

Tigers Eye and Zinnwaldite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Tigers Eye and Zinnwaldite 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, Tigers Eye is while Tigers Eye is in appearance.