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Zircon and Simpsonite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Adamantine
Adamantine

Pleochroism

Weak
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Dispersion

0.040.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.810-2.0241.994-2.040
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

tetragonal
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Birefringence

0.047-0.0550.046
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Zircon and Simpsonite Optic Character

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

Zircon and Simpsonite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Zircon and Simpsonite 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, Zircon is Transparent while Zircon is Transparent in appearance.