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Anhydrite
Anhydrite

Zinnwaldite
Zinnwaldite



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Anhydrite and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pearly, Greasy
Pearly, Vitreous

Pleochroism

For violet varieties
Distinct

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.570-1.6141.565-1.625
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Orthorhombic
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.042-0.0440.040-0.050
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Anhydrite and Zinnwaldite Optic Character

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

Anhydrite and Zinnwaldite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Anhydrite 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, Anhydrite is Transparent while Anhydrite is Transparent in appearance.