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Brookite and Zektzerite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Adamantine
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

Very weak
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Dispersion

0.200.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent

Refractive Index

2.583-2.7411.582-1.585
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.1170.003
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Brookite and Zektzerite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Brookite and Zektzerite 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.