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Scheelite and Zincite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Subadamantine, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Definite dichoric in yellow (yellow to orange-brown)
Very weak
1.3 Dispersion
0.04NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent, Transparent
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling, The Journal of Gemmology (1995) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.918-1.9362.013-2.029
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
tetragonal
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.0160.016
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling

Scheelite and Zincite Optic Character

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

Scheelite and Zincite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Scheelite 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, Scheelite is Translucent and Transparent while Scheelite is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.