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Tinzenite and Uvite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

In thick sections
Pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al

Dispersion

0.030.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.690-1.7051.614-1.666
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
-

Birefringence

-99990.014-0.032
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Tinzenite and Uvite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Tinzenite and Uvite 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.