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Zincite and Pearl Optical Properties


Pearl and Zincite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous   
Pearly   

Pleochroism
Very weak   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
Not Available   
None   

Transparency
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling, The Journal of Gemmology (1995) More from other references   
Translucent, Opaque   

Refractive Index
2.013-2.029   
1.52-1.66   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Hexagonal   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.016   
0.156   

Clarity
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling   
Translucent   

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Zincite and Pearl Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zincite and Pearl 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 The Journal of Gemmology (1995) More from other references and TransparentRobert C. Kammerling while Zincite is The Journal of Gemmology (1995) More from other references and TransparentRobert C. Kammerling in appearance.

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