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Moldavite and Zincite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Subadamantine, Resinous

Pleochroism

Absent
Very weak

Dispersion

0.040.16
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling

Refractive Index

1.48-1.542.013-2.029
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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Hexagonal

Birefringence

-99990.016
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling

Moldavite and Zincite Optic Character

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

Moldavite and Zincite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Moldavite 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, Moldavite is Transparent and Translucent while Moldavite is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.