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Mohawkite
Mohawkite

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Mohawkite 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

0.020.16
0.005 1
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Transparency

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TransparentRobert C. Kammerling

Refractive Index

-99992.013-2.029
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

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TransparentRobert C. Kammerling

Mohawkite and Zincite Optic Character

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

Mohawkite and Zincite Transparency

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