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Zincite
Zincite

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Zincite and Hayne Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Subadamantine, Resinous
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Pleochroism

Very weak
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Dispersion

0.16-
0.005 1
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Transparency

TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

2.013-2.0291.490-1.510
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Hexagonal
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Birefringence

0.016-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
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Zincite and Hayne Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zincite and Hayne 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.