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Zinnwaldite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties


Chrysocolla and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Pearly, Vitreous   
Vitreous, Greasy   

Pleochroism
Distinct   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
Not Available   
None   

Transparency
Not Available   
Opaque   

Refractive Index
1.565-1.625   
1.460-1.570   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.040-0.050   
0.023-0.050   

Clarity
Not Available   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

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Zinnwaldite and Chrysocolla Optic Character

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

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Zinnwaldite and Chrysocolla Transparency

Similar to their colors, Zinnwaldite and Chrysocolla 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 Not Available while Zinnwaldite is Not Available in appearance.

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