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Zinnwaldite
Zinnwaldite

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Zinnwaldite and Zincite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pearly, Vitreous
Subadamantine, Resinous

Pleochroism

Distinct
Very weak

Dispersion

0.020.16
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling

Refractive Index

1.565-1.6252.013-2.029
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
Hexagonal

Birefringence

0.040-0.0500.016
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling

Zinnwaldite and Zincite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zinnwaldite and Zincite 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.