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Tinzenite and Boleite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

In thick sections
-

Dispersion

0.030.07
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.690-1.7052.05
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
Isometric

Birefringence

-99990.010
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Tinzenite and Boleite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Tinzenite and Boleite 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.