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Zinnwaldite
Zinnwaldite

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Zinnwaldite and Rhodolite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Pearly, Vitreous
Greasy, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Distinct
None
1.3 Dispersion
NANone
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Gemmological Tables (2004)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.565-1.6251.760
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
cubic
1.8 Birefringence
0.040-0.0500.010-0.014
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Zinnwaldite and Rhodolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zinnwaldite and Rhodolite 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.