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Zincite and Morion Optical Properties


Morion and Zincite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous  
-  

Pleochroism
Very weak  
Definite: brown reddish-brownWalter Schumann  

Dispersion
0.16  
13
0.01  
99+

Transparency
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling  
Transparent, Translucent  

Refractive Index
2.013-2.029  
1.544-1.553  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Hexagonal  
-  

Birefringence
0.016  
0.009  

Clarity
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling  
Transparent  

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Zincite and Morion Optic Character

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

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Zincite and Morion Transparency

Similar to their colors, Zincite and Morion 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.

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