Tinzenite and Rosasite Optical Properties

Tinzenite

Rosasite

Add ⊕

1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

Silky, Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

In thick sections

Strong: X = pale emerald green or colourless; Y = dark emerald green or pale blue; Z = dark emerald green or pale blue

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

Not Available

1.5 Refractive Index

1.690-1.7051.672-1.688

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

monoclinic

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.139-0.143

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Not Available

Tinzenite and Rosasite Optic Character

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

Compare Yellow Gemstones

Tinzenite Vs Violane

Tinzenite Vs Wavellite

Tinzenite Vs Watermelon Tourmaline

Tinzenite and Rosasite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Tinzenite and Rosasite 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.