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Zektzerite
Zektzerite

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Zektzerite and Bayldonite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Resinous

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.582-1.585-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.003-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Zektzerite and Bayldonite Optic Character

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

Zektzerite and Bayldonite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Zektzerite and Bayldonite 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.