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Zincite and Fayalite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Very weak
Faint
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling, The Journal of Gemmology (1995) More from other references
TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
2.013-2.0291.827-1.879
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0160.042-0.051
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
TransparentAnthony et al

Zincite and Fayalite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zincite and Fayalite 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.