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Lazulite
Lazulite

Zinnwaldite
Zinnwaldite



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Lazulite and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
0.01
Transparent, Translucent
1.604-1.646
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monoclinic
0.031-0.036
Transparent
 
Pearly, Vitreous
Distinct
0.02
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1.565-1.625
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monoclinic
0.040-0.050
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Lazulite and Zinnwaldite Optic Character

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

Lazulite and Zinnwaldite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Lazulite and Zinnwaldite 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, Lazulite is while Lazulite is in appearance.