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Bytownite
Bytownite

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Zinnwaldite



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Bytownite and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Pearly, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
colorless.
Distinct
1.3 Dispersion
0.01NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.561-1.5831.565-1.625
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.010-0.0110.040-0.050
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Not Available

Bytownite and Zinnwaldite Optic Character

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

Bytownite and Zinnwaldite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Bytownite and Zinnwaldite 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, Bytownite is Transparent while Bytownite is Transparent in appearance.