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Chalcedony and Zincite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Subadamantine, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
Very weak
1.3 Dispersion
NoneNA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling, The Journal of Gemmology (1995) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.530-1.5432.013-2.029
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.003-0.0090.016
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling

Chalcedony and Zincite Optic Character

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

Chalcedony and Zincite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Chalcedony 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, Chalcedony is Translucent and Translucent to opaque while Chalcedony is Translucent and Translucent to opaque in appearance.