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Wavellite and Zincite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
Subadamantine, Resinous

Pleochroism

Weak
Very weak

Dispersion

0.020.16
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling

Refractive Index

1.518-1.5612.013-2.029
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Hexagonal

Birefringence

0.0250.016
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling

Wavellite and Zincite Optic Character

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

Wavellite and Zincite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Wavellite 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, Wavellite is while Wavellite is in appearance.