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Zebra Rock and Amethyst Optical Properties


Amethyst and Zebra Rock Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
None   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.01   
27

Transparency
Not Available   
Transparent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
Not Available   
1.544-1.553   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
​ face-centered cubic (fcc)   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.009   

Clarity
Not Available   
Transparent   

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Zebra Rock and Amethyst Optic Character

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

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

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