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Spinel
Spinel

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Spinel and Zultanite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
Absent
0.02
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
1.73
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Isometric
-9999
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
 
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1.68-1.75
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-9999
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Spinel and Zultanite Optic Character

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

Spinel and Zultanite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Spinel and Zultanite 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, Spinel is while Spinel is in appearance.