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Zincite and Eosphorite Optical Properties


Eosphorite and Zincite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous  
Vitreous, Resinous  

Pleochroism
Very weak  
Visible: X = yellow; Y = pink; Z = pale pink to colorless  

Dispersion
0.16  
13
0.01  
99+

Transparency
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling  
Transparent  

Refractive Index
2.013-2.029  
1.639-1.672  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Hexagonal  
Orthorhombic  

Birefringence
0.016  
0.029-0.032  

Clarity
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling  
Transparent  

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Zincite and Eosphorite Optic Character

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

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Zincite and Eosphorite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Zincite and Eosphorite 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.

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