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Omphacite and Zincite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Subadamantine, Resinous

Pleochroism

Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green
Very weak

Dispersion

0.020.16
0.005 1
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Transparency

TranslucentAnthony et al
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling

Refractive Index

1.662-1.7232.013-2.029
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

TranslucentAnthony et al
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling

Omphacite and Zincite Optic Character

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

Omphacite and Zincite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Omphacite 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, Omphacite is TranslucentAnthony et al while Omphacite is TranslucentAnthony et al in appearance.