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Tugtupite
Tugtupite

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Tugtupite and Selenite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
Vitreous

Pleochroism

ModerateArthur Thomas
-

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.494-1.504-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

tetragonal
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.008-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent

Tugtupite and Selenite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Tugtupite and Selenite 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.