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Sard and Zektzerite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Waxy
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.535-1.5391.582-1.585
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.008-0.0100.003
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Transparent

Sard and Zektzerite Optic Character

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

Sard and Zektzerite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Sard and Zektzerite 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, Sard is Translucent while Sard is Translucent in appearance.