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Wardite and Tinzenite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
In thick sections

Dispersion

0.010.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.590-1.5991.690-1.705
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
-

Birefringence

0.009-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Wardite and Tinzenite Optic Character

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

Wardite and Tinzenite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Wardite and Tinzenite 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, Wardite is Transparent while Wardite is Transparent in appearance.