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Tinaksite and Howlite Optical Properties


Howlite and Tinaksite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
NilArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.593   
1.583-1.608   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Triclinic   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.073   
0.019   

Clarity
Not Available   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

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Tinaksite and Howlite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Tinaksite and Howlite 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, Tinaksite is Not Available while Tinaksite is Not Available in appearance.

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