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Zektzerite
Zektzerite

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Zektzerite and Variscite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Waxy

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.

Refractive Index

1.582-1.5851.560-1.594
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.0030.031
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Translucent

Zektzerite and Variscite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zektzerite and Variscite 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.