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Tinzenite

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Tinzenite and Mohawkite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
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Pleochroism

In thick sections
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Dispersion

0.030.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.690-1.705-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

-
-

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
-

Tinzenite and Mohawkite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Tinzenite and Mohawkite 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.