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Chromite
Chromite

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Zektzerite



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Chromite and Zektzerite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

none.
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Dispersion

0.040.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent

Refractive Index

2.08-2.161.582-1.585
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Isometric
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-99990.003
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Chromite and Zektzerite Optic Character

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

Chromite and Zektzerite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Chromite and Zektzerite 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, Chromite is while Chromite is in appearance.