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Zincite and Tsavorite Optical Properties


Tsavorite and Zincite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous  
-  

Pleochroism
Very weak  
-  

Dispersion
0.16  
13
0.02  
99+

Transparency
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling  
-  

Refractive Index
2.013-2.029  
1.735-1.744  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Hexagonal  
cubic  

Birefringence
0.016  
-9999  

Clarity
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling  
-  

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Zincite and Tsavorite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zincite and Tsavorite 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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