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Zincite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Very weak
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling, The Journal of Gemmology (1995) More from other references
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
2.013-2.0291.60
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.0160.208-0.220
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
Transparent to nearly opaque

Zincite and Rhodochrosite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zincite and Rhodochrosite 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.