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Benitoite
Benitoite

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Zebra Rock



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Benitoite and Zebra Rock Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
O = colorless; E = purple
0.04
Transparent
1.757-1.804
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Hexagonal
0.047
Transparent
 
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-
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-9999
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​ face-centered cubic (fcc)
-9999
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Benitoite and Zebra Rock Optic Character

Benitoite and Zebra Rock optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Benitoite Vs Zebra Rock 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 Benitoite and Zebra Rock 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.

Benitoite and Zebra Rock Transparency

Similar to their colors, Benitoite and Zebra Rock 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, Benitoite is while Benitoite is in appearance.