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Zincite and Emerald Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Very weak
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.01
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling, The Journal of Gemmology (1995) More from other references
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
2.013-2.0291.565-1.602
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.0160.0040-0.0070
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
Color grading system

Zincite and Emerald Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zincite and Emerald 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.