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Tinzenite
Tinzenite

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Tinzenite and Charoite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Pearly, Chatoyant

Pleochroism

In thick sections
-

Dispersion

0.030.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.690-1.7051.545-1.560
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
Triclinic

Birefringence

-99990.009
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Translucent

Tinzenite and Charoite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Tinzenite and Charoite 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.