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Prismatine and Zircon Optical Properties


Zircon and Prismatine Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Adamantine   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Weak   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.04   
11

Transparency
Not Available   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
Not Available   
1.810-2.024   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
tetragonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.047-0.055   

Clarity
Not Available   
Transparent   

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Prismatine and Zircon Optic Character

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

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Prismatine and Zircon Transparency

Similar to their colors, Prismatine and Zircon 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, Prismatine is Not Available while Prismatine is Not Available in appearance.

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