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Zincite and Omphacite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Very weak
Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green

Dispersion

0.160.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
TranslucentAnthony et al

Refractive Index

2.013-2.0291.662-1.723
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Hexagonal
-

Birefringence

0.016-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
TranslucentAnthony et al

Zincite and Omphacite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zincite and Omphacite 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.