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Hessonite Garnet and Zincite Optical Properties


Zincite and Hessonite Garnet Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Subadamantine, Resinous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Very weak   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling, The Journal of Gemmology (1995) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.72-1.75   
2.013-2.029   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Isometric   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.016   

Clarity
Color grading system   
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling   

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Hessonite Garnet and Zincite Optic Character

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

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Hessonite Garnet and Zincite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Hessonite Garnet 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, Hessonite Garnet is Not Available while Hessonite Garnet is Not Available in appearance.

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