Brucite and Zoisite Optical Properties

Brucite

Zoisite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

X = pale pink to red-violet; Y = nearly colorless to bright pink or deep blue; Z = pale yellow to yellow-green

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.02

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

TransparentMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Transparent, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.

1.5 Refractive Index

1.56-1.601.685-1.707

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

0.010-0.0200.006-0.018

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentMichael OâDonoghue

Transparent

Brucite and Zoisite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Brucite and Zoisite 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.