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Zincite and Kunzite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Very weak
Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Dispersion

0.160.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
Transparent

Refractive Index

2.013-2.0291.657-1.681
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Hexagonal
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.0160.014-0.016
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Zincite and Kunzite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zincite and Kunzite 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.