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Ivory and Zincite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

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Subadamantine, Resinous

Pleochroism

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Very weak

Dispersion

-0.16
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling

Refractive Index

1.535-1.5702.013-2.029
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

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Hexagonal

Birefringence

-99990.016
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling

Ivory and Zincite Optic Character

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

Ivory and Zincite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Ivory 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, Ivory is Translucent while Ivory is Translucent in appearance.