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Chrysotile and Zincite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Silky
Subadamantine, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Very weak
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling, The Journal of Gemmology (1995) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.530-1.5752.013-2.029
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Monoclinic : clinochrysotile (most common)
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.0010.016
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling

Chrysotile and Zincite Optic Character

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

Chrysotile and Zincite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Chrysotile 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, Chrysotile is Not Available while Chrysotile is Not Available in appearance.