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Lemon quartz
Lemon quartz

Zinnwaldite
Zinnwaldite



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Lemon quartz and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.01
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-9999
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-9999
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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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Lemon quartz and Zinnwaldite Optic Character

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

Lemon quartz and Zinnwaldite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Lemon quartz 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, Lemon quartz is while Lemon quartz is in appearance.