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Prase

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Zinnwaldite



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Prase and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.01
Transparent, Translucent
1.544-1.553
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0.009
Transparent
 
Pearly, Vitreous
Distinct
0.02
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1.565-1.625
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monoclinic
0.040-0.050
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Prase and Zinnwaldite Optic Character

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

Prase and Zinnwaldite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Prase 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, Prase is while Prase is in appearance.