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Zincite

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Zincite and Seraphinite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Subadamantine, Resinous
Pearly, Greasy

Pleochroism

Very weak
-

Dispersion

0.160.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
Transparent

Refractive Index

2.013-2.0291.571-1.597
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
Biaxial/+

Crystal System

Hexagonal
-

Birefringence

0.016-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
Transparent

Zincite and Seraphinite Optic Character

Zincite and Seraphinite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Zincite and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite 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. Seraphinite has Biaxial/+ character.

Zincite and Seraphinite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Zincite and Seraphinite 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.