Crystal Quartz and Zincite Optical Properties
Luster
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Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
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Very weak
Dispersion
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Not Available
Transparency
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TransparentRobert C. Kammerling, The Journal of Gemmology (1995) More from other references
Refractive Index
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2.013-2.029
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Hexagonal
Birefringence
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0.016
Clarity
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TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
Crystal Quartz and Zincite Optic Character
Crystal Quartz and Zincite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Crystal Quartz 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 Crystal Quartz 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.
Crystal Quartz and Zincite Transparency
Similar to their colors, Crystal Quartz 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, Crystal Quartz is Not Available while Crystal Quartz is Not Available in appearance.