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Zektzerite and Turquoise Optical Properties


Turquoise and Zektzerite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly  
Waxy  

Pleochroism
-  
Weak  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.03  
99+

Transparency
Transparent  
Translucent, Opaque  

Refractive Index
1.582-1.585  
1.610-1.650  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Orthorhombic  
Triclinic  

Birefringence
0.003  
0.040  

Clarity
Transparent  
Translucent  

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Zektzerite and Turquoise Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zektzerite and Turquoise 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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