Hanksite and Zebra Rock Optical Properties

Hanksite

Zebra Rock

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

1.5 Refractive Index

1.481Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Hexagonal

face-centered cubic (fcc)

1.8 Birefringence

0.020Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

Hanksite and Zebra Rock Optic Character

Hanksite and Zebra Rock optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Hanksite and Zebra Rock 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 Hanksite and Zebra Rock 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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Hanksite and Zebra Rock Transparency

Similar to their colors, Hanksite and Zebra Rock 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, Hanksite is Not Available while Hanksite is Not Available in appearance.