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Amethyst and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Pearly, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
None
Distinct
1.3 Dispersion
0.01NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.565-1.625
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0090.040-0.050
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Not Available

Amethyst and Zinnwaldite Optic Character

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

Amethyst and Zinnwaldite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Amethyst 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, Amethyst is Transparent and Transparent to translucent while Amethyst is Transparent and Transparent to translucent in appearance.