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Zinnwaldite
Zinnwaldite

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Zinnwaldite and Verdite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pearly, Vitreous
Vitreous, Silky

Pleochroism

Distinct
Extreme

Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.565-1.6251.580
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c

Birefringence

0.040-0.050-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Translucent

Zinnwaldite and Verdite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zinnwaldite and Verdite 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.