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Golden Beryl and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties


Zinnwaldite and Golden Beryl Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Pearly, Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Distinct   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent   
Not Available   

Refractive Index
1.57-1.58   
1.565-1.625   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Hexagonal   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.040-0.050   

Clarity
Transparent   
Not Available   

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Golden Beryl and Zinnwaldite Optic Character

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

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Golden Beryl and Zinnwaldite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Golden Beryl 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, Golden Beryl is Transparent while Golden Beryl is Transparent in appearance.

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