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Zektzerite
Zektzerite

Zinnwaldite
Zinnwaldite



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Zektzerite and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Pearly, Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
Distinct

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
-

Refractive Index

1.582-1.5851.565-1.625
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.0030.040-0.050
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Zektzerite and Zinnwaldite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zektzerite and Zinnwaldite 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.