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Aqua Aura and Zincite Optical Properties


Zincite and Aqua Aura Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Subadamantine, Resinous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Very weak   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling, The Journal of Gemmology (1995) More from other references   

Refractive Index
Not Available   
2.013-2.029   

Optic Character
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Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.016   

Clarity
Not Available   
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling   

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Aqua Aura and Zincite Optic Character

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

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Aqua Aura and Zincite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Aqua Aura 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, Aqua Aura is Not Available while Aqua Aura is Not Available in appearance.

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