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Zincite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Very weak
None
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling, The Journal of Gemmology (1995) More from other references
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
2.013-2.0291.653-1.688
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.016Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
Not Available

Zincite and Plumbogummite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zincite and Plumbogummite 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.