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Tugtupite
Tugtupite

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Tugtupite and Hbnerite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
-

Pleochroism

ModerateArthur Thomas
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Dispersion

0.010.05
0.005 1
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Transparency

OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.494-1.5042.17-2.32
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

tetragonal
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Birefringence

0.008-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
-

Tugtupite and Hbnerite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Tugtupite and Hbnerite 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.