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Tugtupite
Tugtupite

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Tugtupite and Amazonite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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ModerateArthur Thomas
0.01
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
1.494-1.504
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tetragonal
0.008
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
 
Vitreous
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0.01
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
1.522-1.530
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Triclinic
0.008-0.010
Translucent

Tugtupite and Amazonite Optic Character

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

Tugtupite and Amazonite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Tugtupite and Amazonite 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, Tugtupite is while Tugtupite is in appearance.