×

Tinzenite
Tinzenite

Forsterite
Forsterite



ADD
Compare
X
Tinzenite
X
Forsterite

Tinzenite and Forsterite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

In thick sections
colorless.

Dispersion

0.030.02
0.005 1
👆🏻

Transparency

Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.690-1.7051.635-1.671
1 3.25
👆🏻

Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-99990.033-0.042
0 0.296
👆🏻

Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Tinzenite and Forsterite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Tinzenite and Forsterite 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.