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Zinnwaldite and Eilat stone Optical Properties


Eilat stone and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Pearly, Vitreous   
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Pleochroism
Distinct   
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.565-1.625   
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic   
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Birefringence
0.040-0.050   
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Clarity
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Zinnwaldite and Eilat stone Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zinnwaldite and Eilat stone 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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