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Cubic Zirconia
Cubic Zirconia
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Cubic Zirconia and Iolite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
-
-
0.06
Transparent
2.150-2.182
-
Isometric
-9999
Transparent
 
Vitreous
-
0.02
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
1.52-1.56
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Orthorhombic
-9999
Transparent to translucent

Cubic Zirconia and Iolite Optic Character

Cubic Zirconia and Iolite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Cubic Zirconia Vs Iolite 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 Cubic Zirconia and Iolite 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.

Cubic Zirconia and Iolite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Cubic Zirconia and Iolite 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, Cubic Zirconia is while Cubic Zirconia is in appearance.