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Zincite and Richterite Optical Properties


Richterite and Zincite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Very weak   
Strong: pale yellow   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling, The Journal of Gemmology (1995) More from other references   
Not Available   

Refractive Index
2.013-2.029   
1.615   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Hexagonal   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.016   
0.021   

Clarity
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling   
Not Available   

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Zincite and Richterite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zincite and Richterite 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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