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Zektzerite and Hauyne Optical Properties


Hauyne and Zektzerite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Vitreous, Greasy   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
None   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent   
Not Available   

Refractive Index
1.582-1.585   
1.50   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Isometric   

Birefringence
0.003   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
Not Available   

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Zektzerite and Hauyne Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zektzerite and Hauyne 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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