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Zektzerite
Zektzerite

Dumortierite
Dumortierite



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Zektzerite and Dumortierite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue

Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Translucent, Translucent to opaque

Refractive Index

1.582-1.5851.669-1.723
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.0030.011-0.037
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Translucent

Zektzerite and Dumortierite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zektzerite and Dumortierite 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.