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Zincite and Kyanite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

Very weak
Trichroic

Dispersion

0.160.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
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Refractive Index

2.013-2.0291.71-1.74
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

Hexagonal
Triclinic

Birefringence

0.016-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
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Zincite and Kyanite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zincite and Kyanite 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.