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Tremolite and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties


Zinnwaldite and Tremolite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Silky   
Pearly, Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Distinct   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent   
Not Available   

Refractive Index
1.599-1.637   
1.565-1.625   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.023-0.028   
0.040-0.050   

Clarity
Transparent   
Not Available   

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Tremolite and Zinnwaldite Optic Character

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

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Tremolite and Zinnwaldite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Tremolite and Zinnwaldite 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, Tremolite is Transparent while Tremolite is Transparent in appearance.

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