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Zincite
Zincite

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Lepidolite



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Zincite and Lepidolite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

Very weak
X = almost colorless; Y = Z = pink

Dispersion

0.160.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
Transparent

Refractive Index

2.013-2.0291.525-1.587
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Hexagonal
Triclinic

Birefringence

0.0160.0290-0.0380
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
Transparent

Zincite and Lepidolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zincite and Lepidolite 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.