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Zinnwaldite
Zinnwaldite

Pezzotaite
Pezzotaite



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Zinnwaldite and Pezzotaite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Pearly, Vitreous
Distinct
0.02
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1.565-1.625
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monoclinic
0.040-0.050
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0.02
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1.60-1.61
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Trigonal
-9999
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Zinnwaldite and Pezzotaite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zinnwaldite and Pezzotaite 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.