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Zinnwaldite
Zinnwaldite

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Zinnwaldite and Bornite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pearly, Vitreous
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Pleochroism

Distinct
Weak

Dispersion

0.02-
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

1.565-1.625-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.040-0.050-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Zinnwaldite and Bornite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zinnwaldite and Bornite 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.