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Zincite and Tinzenite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Very weak
In thick sections

Dispersion

0.160.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
Transparent

Refractive Index

2.013-2.0291.690-1.705
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Hexagonal
-

Birefringence

0.016-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
Transparent

Zincite and Tinzenite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zincite and Tinzenite 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.