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Tinzenite
Tinzenite

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Tinzenite and Chrysotile Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
In thick sections
0.03
Transparent
1.690-1.705
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-
-9999
Transparent
 
Silky
-
0.02
-
1.530-1.575
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Monoclinic : clinochrysotile (most common)
0.001
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Tinzenite and Chrysotile Optic Character

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

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