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Zincite and Scheelite Optical Properties


Scheelite and Zincite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous  
Vitreous, Adamantine  

Pleochroism
Very weak  
Definite dichoric in yellow (yellow to orange-brown)  

Dispersion
0.16  
13
0.04  
36

Transparency
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling  
Translucent, Transparent  

Refractive Index
2.013-2.029  
1.918-1.936  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Hexagonal  
tetragonal  

Birefringence
0.016  
0.016  

Clarity
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling  
Translucent  

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Zincite and Scheelite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zincite and Scheelite 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.

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