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Xonotlite and Tugtupite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Silky
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Pleochroism

-
ModerateArthur Thomas

Dispersion

0.030.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Refractive Index

1.581-1.5931.494-1.504
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
tetragonal

Birefringence

0.0100.008
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Xonotlite and Tugtupite Optic Character

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

Xonotlite and Tugtupite Transparency

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