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Zektzerite and Pietersite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.582-1.5851.54-1.56
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.003Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Not Available

Zektzerite and Pietersite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zektzerite and Pietersite 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.