Idocrase and Zebra Rock Optical Properties

Idocrase

Zebra Rock

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

1.5 Refractive Index

1.67-1.76Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

tetragonal

face-centered cubic (fcc)

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Color grading system

Not Available

Idocrase and Zebra Rock Optic Character

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

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