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Scolecite and Zincite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Silky
Subadamantine, Resinous

Pleochroism

X: colourless Y: colourless Z: colourless
Very weak

Dispersion

0.010.16
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling

Refractive Index

1.512-1.5232.013-2.029
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
Hexagonal

Birefringence

0.0110.016
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling

Scolecite and Zincite Optic Character

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

Scolecite and Zincite Transparency

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