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Zinnwaldite
Zinnwaldite

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Zinnwaldite and Grossular Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Pearly, Vitreous
Greasy, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Distinct
None
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.565-1.6251.730-1.760
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
cubic
1.8 Birefringence
0.040-0.0500.020
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Zinnwaldite and Grossular Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zinnwaldite and Grossular 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.