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Zinnwaldite
Zinnwaldite

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Zinnwaldite and Dravite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Pearly, Vitreous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Distinct
Very strong: pale yellow colorless
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.565-1.6251.614-1.666
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m
1.8 Birefringence
0.040-0.0500.014-0.032
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Zinnwaldite and Dravite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zinnwaldite and Dravite 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.