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Serpentine and Zincite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
-
0.01
Translucent
1.560-1.571
-
monoclinic
0.008-0.014
Translucent
 
Subadamantine, Resinous
Very weak
0.16
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
2.013-2.029
-
Hexagonal
0.016
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling

Serpentine and Zincite Optic Character

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

Serpentine and Zincite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Serpentine 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, Serpentine is Translucent while Serpentine is Translucent in appearance.