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Zektzerite
Zektzerite

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Legrandite



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Zektzerite and Legrandite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Pearly
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0.02
Transparent
1.582-1.585
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Orthorhombic
0.003
Transparent
 
Vitreous
Colorless
0.03
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1.702-1.740
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monoclinic
0.060
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Zektzerite and Legrandite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zektzerite and Legrandite 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 while Zektzerite is in appearance.