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Pyromorphite

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Pyromorphite and Zincite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Resinous, Subadamantine
Subadamantine, Resinous

Pleochroism

Weak
Very weak

Dispersion

0.030.16
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling

Refractive Index

2.042-2.0592.013-2.029
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Hexagonal
Hexagonal

Birefringence

0.0100.016
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling

Pyromorphite and Zincite Optic Character

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

Pyromorphite and Zincite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Pyromorphite and Zincite 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, Pyromorphite is Transparent while Pyromorphite is Transparent in appearance.