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Antimony trioxide and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties


Zinnwaldite and Antimony trioxide Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Pearly, Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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Distinct   

Dispersion
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Not Available   

Transparency
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Refractive Index
2.087   
1.565-1.625   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
cubic (α)<570 °C   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
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0.040-0.050   

Clarity
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Antimony trioxide and Zinnwaldite Optic Character

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

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Antimony trioxide and Zinnwaldite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Antimony trioxide 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, Antimony trioxide is Not Available while Antimony trioxide is Not Available in appearance.

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