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Zircon
Zircon

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Zircon and Zebra Rock Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Adamantine
Weak
0.04
Transparent
1.810-2.024
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tetragonal
0.047-0.055
Transparent
 
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-9999
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​ face-centered cubic (fcc)
-9999
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Zircon and Zebra Rock Optic Character

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

Zircon and Zebra Rock Transparency

Similar to their colors, Zircon 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, Zircon is while Zircon is in appearance.