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Zektzerite and Foitite Optical Properties


Foitite and Zektzerite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
-  
Strong: pale lavender dark blueAnthony et al  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.02  
99+

Transparency
Transparent  
TranslucentAnthony et al, Translucent  

Refractive Index
1.582-1.585  
-9999  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Orthorhombic  
Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m  

Birefringence
0.003  
-9999  

Clarity
Transparent  
TranslucentAnthony et al  

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Zektzerite and Foitite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zektzerite and Foitite 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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