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Tinzenite
Tinzenite

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Tinzenite and Peridot Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy

Pleochroism

In thick sections
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Dispersion

0.030.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.690-1.7051.64-1.69
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-99990.036
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Tinzenite and Peridot Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Tinzenite and Peridot 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.