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Humite
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Humite and Zektzerite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
pale golden yellow or deep golden yellow
0.03
Transparent
1.607-1.675
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Orthorhombic
-9999
Transparent
 
Vitreous, Pearly
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0.02
Transparent
1.582-1.585
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Orthorhombic
0.003
Transparent

Humite and Zektzerite Optic Character

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

Humite and Zektzerite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Humite and Zektzerite 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, Humite is while Humite is in appearance.