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Zinnwaldite and Zebra Rock Optical Properties


Zebra Rock and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Pearly, Vitreous   
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Pleochroism
Distinct   
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.565-1.625   
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic   
​ face-centered cubic (fcc)   

Birefringence
0.040-0.050   
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Clarity
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Zinnwaldite and Zebra Rock Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zinnwaldite and Zebra Rock 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.

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