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Chambersite and Zincite Optical Properties


Zincite and Chambersite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
Subadamantine, Resinous  

Pleochroism
-  
Very weak  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.16  
13

Transparency
-  
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling  

Refractive Index
1.735-1.745  
2.013-2.029  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Orthorhombic  
Hexagonal  

Birefringence
0.012  
0.016  

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda  
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling  

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Chambersite and Zincite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Chambersite 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, Chambersite is while Chambersite is in appearance.

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