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Datolite and Zincite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Subadamantine, Resinous

Pleochroism

-
Very weak

Dispersion

0.020.16
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling

Refractive Index

1.621-1.6752.013-2.029
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
Hexagonal

Birefringence

0.0440.016
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling

Datolite and Zincite Optic Character

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

Datolite and Zincite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Datolite 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, Datolite is Transparent while Datolite is Transparent in appearance.