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Zincite and Clinochlore Optical Properties


Clinochlore and Zincite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous   
Pearly, Greasy   

Pleochroism
Very weak   
Distinct: light yellow-green to light bluE   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling, The Journal of Gemmology (1995) More from other references   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
2.013-2.029   
1.571-1.597   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Biaxial/+   

Crystal System
Hexagonal   
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/m   

Birefringence
0.016   
Not Available   

Clarity
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling   
Transparent   

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Zincite and Clinochlore Optic Character

Zincite and Clinochlore optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Zincite and Clinochlore 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 Clinochlore 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. Clinochlore has Biaxial/+ character.

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Zincite and Clinochlore Transparency

Similar to their colors, Zincite and Clinochlore 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 The Journal of Gemmology (1995) More from other references and TransparentRobert C. Kammerling while Zincite is The Journal of Gemmology (1995) More from other references and TransparentRobert C. Kammerling in appearance.

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