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Benitoite
Benitoite

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Benitoite and Zincite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Subadamantine, Resinous

Pleochroism

O = colorless; E = purple
Very weak

Dispersion

0.040.16
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling

Refractive Index

1.757-1.8042.013-2.029
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Hexagonal
Hexagonal

Birefringence

0.0470.016
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling

Benitoite and Zincite Optic Character

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

Benitoite and Zincite Transparency

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