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Zinnwaldite
Zinnwaldite

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Zinnwaldite and Xenotime 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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1.720-1.827
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-
0.095
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Zinnwaldite and Xenotime Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zinnwaldite and Xenotime 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.