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Iddingsite
Iddingsite

Zektzerite
Zektzerite



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Iddingsite and Zektzerite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

-0.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Transparent

Refractive Index

-99991.582-1.585
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-99990.003
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Iddingsite and Zektzerite Optic Character

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

Iddingsite and Zektzerite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Iddingsite 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, Iddingsite is while Iddingsite is in appearance.