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Antigorite and Zincite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
Subadamantine, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
pale greenish yellow.
Very weak
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
2.5 Transparency
Translucent
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling, The Journal of Gemmology (1995) More from other references
2.6 Refractive Index
1.530-1.5752.013-2.029
Agate Opal
1 3.25
2.10 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
2.11 Crystal System
Monoclinic Domatic H-M Symbol (m) Space Group: Cm
Hexagonal
2.12 Birefringence
Not Available0.016
Achroite
0 0.296
3.4 Clarity
Translucent
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling

Antigorite and Zincite Optic Character

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

Antigorite and Zincite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Antigorite and Zincite 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, Antigorite is Translucent while Antigorite is Translucent in appearance.