Optical Properties of Zektzerite

Zektzerite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.582-1.585

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

0.003

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Zektzerite Luster

Optical Properties of Zektzerite are its behavioral responses towards light. While few optical properties can be identified with naked eyes, other require special instruments by the gemologists to identify them. Zektzerite optical properties like luster, clarity, refractive index etc. are used to determine the non-destructive methods during gemstone identification and evaluation.

Zektzerite luster is the quantity of light the crystal reflects when light is incident on it. Zektzerite which is commonly found in Colorless, pink color, is Transparent in nature. It possess Pearly and Vitreous luster.

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Zektzerite Refractive Index

Optical properties of a Zektzerite crystal are responsive to the small changes in composition and strain within its crystalline structure. Absolute diligence is therefore necessary during cutting and polishing of the gemstone. All such optical properties are majorly influenced by Physical Properties of Zektzerite.

As we are well aware, refractive index is the phenomenon which is related to bending of light through a medium (crystal). It is used in qualitative analysis of gemstones by gemologists Besides, few gemstones exhibit property of dual refractive indices. This dual nature is known as Birefringence. The value of Zektzerite refractive index is 1.582-1.585. Birefringence value for this gem is 0.003. So if you are searching for prominent Colorless Gems, Zektzerite gem is something not miss on, since it has been a favorite pick in the gem wearing community.

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