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Tinzenite
Tinzenite

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Tinzenite and Aragonite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous

Pleochroism

In thick sections
StrongArthur Thomas

Dispersion

0.030.17
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.690-1.7051.525-1.686
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-99990.155
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Tinzenite and Aragonite Optic Character

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

Tinzenite and Aragonite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Tinzenite and Aragonite 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, Tinzenite is Transparent while Tinzenite is Transparent in appearance.