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Zektzerite
Zektzerite

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Zektzerite and Ludlamite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
-

Refractive Index

1.582-1.5851.653-1.693
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.0030.038-0.044
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Zektzerite and Ludlamite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zektzerite and Ludlamite 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.