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Tinzenite
Tinzenite

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Tinzenite and Charlesite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

In thick sections
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellow

Dispersion

0.030.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.690-1.7051.492
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
Trigonal

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Tinzenite and Charlesite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Tinzenite and Charlesite 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.