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Zektzerite
Zektzerite

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Zektzerite and Malachite 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
 
Adamantine, Vitreous, Silky
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0.04
Opaque
1.655-1.909
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monoclinic
0.254
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Zektzerite and Malachite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zektzerite and Malachite 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.