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Clinothulite
Clinothulite

Zinnwaldite
Zinnwaldite



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Clinothulite and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Pearly, Vitreous

Pleochroism

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Distinct

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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-

Refractive Index

-99991.565-1.625
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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monoclinic

Birefringence

-99990.040-0.050
0 0.296
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Clarity

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-

Clinothulite and Zinnwaldite Optic Character

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

Clinothulite and Zinnwaldite Transparency

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