Tugtupite and Beryl Optical Properties

Tugtupite

Beryl

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

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1.2 Pleochroism

ModerateArthur Thomas

Weak to distinct

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.01

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Transparent, Transparent to opaque

1.5 Refractive Index

1.494-1.5041.560-1.604

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

tetragonal

Hexagonal

1.8 Birefringence

0.0080.0040-0.0070

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Transparent

Tugtupite and Beryl Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Tugtupite and Beryl 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 OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli while Tugtupite is OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli in appearance.