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Zektzerite and Hydrogrossular Optical Properties


Hydrogrossular and Zektzerite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly  
-  

Pleochroism
-  
-  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.02  
99+

Transparency
Transparent  
Translucent  

Refractive Index
1.582-1.585  
1.680-1.712  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Orthorhombic  
-  

Birefringence
0.003  
-9999  

Clarity
Transparent  
Translucent  

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Zektzerite and Hydrogrossular Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zektzerite and Hydrogrossular 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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