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Zinnwaldite
Zinnwaldite

Chlorapatite
Chlorapatite



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Zinnwaldite and Chlorapatite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pearly, Vitreous
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Pleochroism

Distinct
Weak to moderate; in pale colors.

Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent

Refractive Index

1.565-1.6251.665-1.667
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

monoclinic
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Birefringence

0.040-0.050-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Zinnwaldite and Chlorapatite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zinnwaldite and Chlorapatite 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.