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Tinzenite and Mimetite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Resinous, Subadamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
In thick sections
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.690-1.7052.106-2.263
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.019
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Translucent

Tinzenite and Mimetite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Tinzenite and Mimetite 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.