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Zinnwaldite and Morion Optical Properties


Morion and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Pearly, Vitreous  
-  

Pleochroism
Distinct  
Definite: brown reddish-brownWalter Schumann  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.01  
99+

Transparency
-  
Transparent, Translucent  

Refractive Index
1.565-1.625  
1.544-1.553  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
monoclinic  
-  

Birefringence
0.040-0.050  
0.009  

Clarity
-  
Transparent  

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Zinnwaldite and Morion Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zinnwaldite and Morion 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.

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