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Zincite
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Zincite and Titanite Sphene Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Subadamantine, Resinous
Very weak
0.16
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
2.013-2.029
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Hexagonal
0.016
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
 
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Green stones strong trichroism: typically colorless greenish yellow brownish to yellow;
0.05
Transparent, Translucent
1.843-2.110
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0.100-0.192
Transparent

Zincite and Titanite Sphene Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zincite and Titanite Sphene 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 while Zincite is in appearance.