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Zektzerite and Sarcopside Optical Properties


Sarcopside and Zektzerite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly  
Waxy  

Pleochroism
-  
-  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.01  
99+

Transparency
Transparent  
TranslucentAnthony et al  

Refractive Index
1.582-1.585  
1.670-1.734  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Orthorhombic  
-  

Birefringence
0.003  
-9999  

Clarity
Transparent  
TranslucentAnthony et al  

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Zektzerite and Sarcopside Optic Character

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

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Zektzerite and Sarcopside Transparency

Similar to their colors, Zektzerite and Sarcopside 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.

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