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Turquoise and Zincite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Waxy
Subadamantine, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
Very weak
1.3 Dispersion
NoneNA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent, Opaque
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling, The Journal of Gemmology (1995) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.610-1.6502.013-2.029
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Triclinic
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.0400.016
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling

Turquoise and Zincite Optic Character

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

Turquoise and Zincite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Turquoise 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, Turquoise is Opaque and Translucent while Turquoise is Opaque and Translucent in appearance.