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Nano Polycrystalline Diamond and Zincite Optical Properties


Zincite and Nano Polycrystalline Diamond Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Subadamantine, Resinous   

Pleochroism
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Very weak   

Dispersion
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Not Available   

Transparency
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TransparentRobert C. Kammerling, The Journal of Gemmology (1995) More from other references   

Refractive Index
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2.013-2.029   

Optic Character
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Not Available   

Crystal System
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Hexagonal   

Birefringence
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0.016   

Clarity
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TransparentRobert C. Kammerling   

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Nano Polycrystalline Diamond and Zincite Optic Character

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

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Nano Polycrystalline Diamond and Zincite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Nano Polycrystalline Diamond 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, Nano Polycrystalline Diamond is Not Available while Nano Polycrystalline Diamond is Not Available in appearance.

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