Vanadinite and Zebra Rock Optical Properties

Vanadinite

Zebra Rock

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Resinous

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

1.5 Refractive Index

2.416Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Hexagonal

face-centered cubic (fcc)

1.8 Birefringence

0.066Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

Vanadinite and Zebra Rock Optic Character

Vanadinite and Zebra Rock optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Vanadinite and Zebra Rock 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 Vanadinite and Zebra Rock 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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Vanadinite and Zebra Rock Transparency

Similar to their colors, Vanadinite and Zebra Rock 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, Vanadinite is Not Available while Vanadinite is Not Available in appearance.