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Zektzerite
Zektzerite

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Clinochlore



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Zektzerite and Clinochlore Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Pearly, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Distinct: light yellow-green to light bluE
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.582-1.5851.571-1.597
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Biaxial/+
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/m
1.8 Birefringence
0.003Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Zektzerite and Clinochlore Optic Character

Zektzerite and Clinochlore optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Zektzerite and Clinochlore 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 Clinochlore 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. Clinochlore has Biaxial/+ character.

Zektzerite and Clinochlore Transparency

Similar to their colors, Zektzerite and Clinochlore 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.