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Zincite
Zincite

Zinnwaldite
Zinnwaldite



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Zincite and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Subadamantine, Resinous
Pearly, Vitreous

Pleochroism

Very weak
Distinct

Dispersion

0.160.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
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Refractive Index

2.013-2.0291.565-1.625
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Hexagonal
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.0160.040-0.050
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
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Zincite and Zinnwaldite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zincite and Zinnwaldite 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.