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Zinnwaldite
Zinnwaldite

Antigorite
Antigorite



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Zinnwaldite and Antigorite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pearly, Vitreous
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy

Pleochroism

Distinct
pale greenish yellow

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.565-1.6251.530-1.575
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
Monoclinic Domatic H-M Symbol (m) Space Group: Cm

Birefringence

0.040-0.050-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Translucent

Zinnwaldite and Antigorite Optic Character

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

Zinnwaldite and Antigorite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Zinnwaldite and Antigorite 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, Zinnwaldite is while Zinnwaldite is in appearance.