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Tinzenite and Cobaltite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
In thick sections
Very weak
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Gems
1.5 Refractive Index
1.690-1.705Not Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: P ca21
1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
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Tinzenite and Cobaltite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Tinzenite and Cobaltite 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.