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Tinzenite and Peridot Optical Properties


Peridot and Tinzenite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous, Greasy   

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

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.02   
18

Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.690-1.705   
1.64-1.69   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.036   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

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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.

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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.

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