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Pezzottaite and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Pearly, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Moderate dichroic
Distinct
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.598-1.620
1.565-1.625
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.008-0.011
0.040-0.050
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Not Available

Pezzottaite and Zinnwaldite Optic Character

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

Pezzottaite and Zinnwaldite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Pezzottaite 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, Pezzottaite is Transparent while Pezzottaite is Transparent in appearance.