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Zektzerite
Zektzerite

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Zektzerite and Cuprite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Adamantine

Pleochroism

-
visible

Dispersion

0.020.05
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
TranslucentWalter Schumann

Refractive Index

1.582-1.5852.849
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
cubic

Birefringence

0.003-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TranslucentWalter Schumann

Zektzerite and Cuprite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zektzerite and Cuprite 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.