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Zincite and Shattuckite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Silky
1.2 Pleochroism
Very weak
X = very pale blue; Y = pale blue; Z = deep blue
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
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
2.013-2.0291.752-1.815
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0160.063
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
Translucent

Zincite and Shattuckite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zincite and Shattuckite 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.