Brucite and Zincite Optical Properties

Brucite

Zincite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

Subadamantine, Resinous

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

Very weak

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

TransparentMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

TransparentRobert C. Kammerling, The Journal of Gemmology (1995) More from other references

1.5 Refractive Index

1.56-1.602.013-2.029

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

Hexagonal

1.8 Birefringence

0.010-0.0200.016

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentMichael OâDonoghue

TransparentRobert C. Kammerling

Brucite and Zincite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Brucite 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, Brucite is Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) and TransparentMichael OâDonoghue while Brucite is Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) and TransparentMichael OâDonoghue in appearance.