×

Zincite
Zincite

Wulfenite
Wulfenite



ADD
Compare
X
Zincite
X
Wulfenite

Zincite and Wulfenite Optical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Adamantine, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Very weak
Weak
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
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
2.013-2.0292.280-2.405
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
tetragonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.0160.122
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
Transparent

Zincite and Wulfenite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zincite and Wulfenite 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 and The Journal of Gemmology (1995) More from other references while Zincite is TransparentRobert C. Kammerling and The Journal of Gemmology (1995) More from other references in appearance.