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Zebra Rock
Zebra Rock

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Zebra Rock and Apophyllite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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-9999
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​ face-centered cubic (fcc)
-9999
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Vitreous, Pearly
Dichroic (colorless)
0.01
Transparent, Translucent
1.530-1.543
Uniaxial/-
tetragonal
0.000-0.003
Transparent

Zebra Rock and Apophyllite Optic Character

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

Zebra Rock and Apophyllite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Zebra Rock and Apophyllite 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 while Zebra Rock is in appearance.