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Zincite and Andradite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Subadamantine, Resinous
Adamantine, Resinous

Pleochroism

Very weak
-

Dispersion

0.160.06
0.005 1
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Transparency

TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
Transparent

Refractive Index

2.013-2.0291.88-1.94
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Hexagonal
cubic

Birefringence

0.0160.057
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
Transparent

Zincite and Andradite Optic Character

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

Zincite and Andradite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Zincite and Andradite 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, Zincite is TransparentRobert C. Kammerling while Zincite is TransparentRobert C. Kammerling in appearance.