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Zincite and Dumortierite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Very weak
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue
1.3 Dispersion
NANone
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
2.4 Transparency
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling, The Journal of Gemmology (1995) More from other references
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
2.5 Refractive Index
2.013-2.0291.669-1.723
Agate Opal
1 3.25
2.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
2.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
Orthorhombic
2.8 Birefringence
0.0160.011-0.037
Achroite
0 0.296
2.14 Clarity
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
Translucent

Zincite and Dumortierite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zincite and Dumortierite 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.