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Zektzerite
Zektzerite

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Zektzerite and Poudretteite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
Colorless

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
-

Refractive Index

1.582-1.5851.511-1.532
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Hexagonal

Birefringence

0.0030.021
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Zektzerite and Poudretteite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zektzerite and Poudretteite 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.