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Wulfenite and Zincite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine, Resinous
Subadamantine, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
Very weak
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling, The Journal of Gemmology (1995) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
2.280-2.4052.013-2.029
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
tetragonal
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.1220.016
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling

Wulfenite and Zincite Optic Character

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

Wulfenite and Zincite Transparency

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