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Zincite and Lazulite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Subadamantine, Resinous
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Pleochroism

Very weak
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Dispersion

0.160.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

2.013-2.0291.604-1.646
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

Hexagonal
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.0160.031-0.036
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
Transparent

Zincite and Lazulite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zincite and Lazulite 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.