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Tavorite and Zincite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Subadamantine, Resinous

Pleochroism

Yellow-green colorlessAnthony et al
Very weak

Dispersion

0.020.16
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling

Refractive Index

12.013-2.029
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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Hexagonal

Birefringence

-99990.016
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling

Tavorite and Zincite Optic Character

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

Tavorite and Zincite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Tavorite 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, Tavorite is Transparent while Tavorite is Transparent in appearance.