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Adamite and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Pearly, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
Distinct
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.708-1.722
1.565-1.625
1.6 Optic Character
Biaxial/+
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.031-0.050
0.040-0.050
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Not Available

Adamite and Zinnwaldite Optic Character

Adamite and Zinnwaldite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Adamite and Zinnwaldite 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 Adamite and Zinnwaldite 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. Adamite has Biaxial/+ character.

Adamite and Zinnwaldite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Adamite and Zinnwaldite 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, Adamite is Transparent while Adamite is Transparent in appearance.

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