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Tinzenite and Falcons Eye Optical Properties


Falcons Eye and Tinzenite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
In thick sections   
Not Available   

Dispersion
Not Available   
None   

Transparency
Transparent   
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Refractive Index
1.690-1.705   
1.534-1.540   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Not Available   

Birefringence
Not Available   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
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Tinzenite and Falcons Eye Optic Character

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

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Tinzenite and Falcons Eye Transparency

Similar to their colors, Tinzenite and Falcons Eye 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.

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