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Ruby Zoisite
Ruby Zoisite

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Ruby Zoisite and Zincite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Subadamantine, Resinous

Pleochroism

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Very weak

Dispersion

0.020.16
0.005 1
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Transparency

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TransparentRobert C. Kammerling

Refractive Index

-99992.013-2.029
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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Hexagonal

Birefringence

-99990.016
0 0.296
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Clarity

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TransparentRobert C. Kammerling

Ruby Zoisite and Zincite Optic Character

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

Ruby Zoisite and Zincite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Ruby Zoisite 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, Ruby Zoisite is while Ruby Zoisite is in appearance.