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Zincite
Zincite

Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite



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Zincite and Lepidocrocite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Subadamantine, Resinous
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Pleochroism

Very weak
Strong; X = colorless to yellow; Y = orange

Dispersion

0.160.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
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Refractive Index

2.013-2.0291.940
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Hexagonal
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.016-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
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Zincite and Lepidocrocite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zincite and Lepidocrocite 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.