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Zincite

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Zincite and Morganite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Very weak
Distinct: pale pink bluish-pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Dispersion

0.160.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

Refractive Index

2.013-2.0291.573-1.600
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Hexagonal
Hexagonal

Birefringence

0.0160.005-0.009
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
Transparent to translucent

Zincite and Morganite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zincite and Morganite 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.