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Zektzerite and Agate Optical Properties


Agate and Zektzerite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
-  
Absent  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.01  
99+

Transparency
Transparent  
Translucent  

Refractive Index
1.582-1.585  
1.530-1.543  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Orthorhombic  
Trigonal  

Birefringence
0.003  
0.004  

Clarity
Transparent  
Translucent  

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Zektzerite and Agate Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zektzerite and Agate 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, Zektzerite is Transparent while Zektzerite is Transparent in appearance.

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