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Willemite and Zincite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous   
Vitreous, Resinous   

Pleochroism
Very weak   
NilArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling, The Journal of Gemmology (1995) More from other references   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
2.013-2.029   
1.687-1.723   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Hexagonal   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.016   
0.028-0.030   

Clarity
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling   
Transparent   

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