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Brookite

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Brookite and Zebra Rock Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Adamantine
Very weak
0.20
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2.583-2.741
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Orthorhombic
0.117
-
 
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-
-
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-9999
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​ face-centered cubic (fcc)
-9999
-

Brookite and Zebra Rock Optic Character

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

Brookite and Zebra Rock Transparency

Similar to their colors, Brookite 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, Brookite is while Brookite is in appearance.