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Mottramite
Mottramite

Zinnwaldite
Zinnwaldite



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Mottramite and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Greasy
Pearly, Vitreous

Pleochroism

Visible X=Y= canary yellow to greenish yellow
Distinct

Dispersion

0.040.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

2.1701.565-1.625
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.1500.040-0.050
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Mottramite and Zinnwaldite Optic Character

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

Mottramite and Zinnwaldite Transparency

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