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Polyhalite and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Pearly, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Distinct
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.546-1.548
1.565-1.625
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.021
0.040-0.050
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Not Available

Polyhalite and Zinnwaldite Optic Character

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

Polyhalite and Zinnwaldite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Polyhalite 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, Polyhalite is Not Available while Polyhalite is Not Available in appearance.