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Zektzerite
Zektzerite

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Zektzerite and Zebra Rock Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism

-
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Dispersion

0.02-
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.582-1.585-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

Orthorhombic
​ face-centered cubic (fcc)

Birefringence

0.003-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Zektzerite and Zebra Rock Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zektzerite and Zebra Rock 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.