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Zincite and Binghamite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Subadamantine, Resinous
Waxy

Pleochroism

Very weak
-

Dispersion

0.16-
0.005 1
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Transparency

TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
Translucent

Refractive Index

2.013-2.0291.530-1.543
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Hexagonal
-

Birefringence

0.0160.003-0.009
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
Translucent

Zincite and Binghamite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zincite and Binghamite 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.