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Zektzerite and Wardite Optical Properties


Wardite and Zektzerite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
-  
-  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.01  
99+

Transparency
Transparent  
Transparent  

Refractive Index
1.582-1.585  
1.590-1.599  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Orthorhombic  
-  

Birefringence
0.003  
0.009  

Clarity
Transparent  
Transparent  

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Zektzerite and Wardite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zektzerite and Wardite 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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