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Zultanite
Zultanite

Clinozoisite
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Zultanite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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1.68-1.75
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-9999
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Vitreous
StrongArthur Thomas
0.02
Transparent
1.670-1.734
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monoclinic
0.006-0.011
Transparent

Zultanite and Clinozoisite Optic Character

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

Zultanite and Clinozoisite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Zultanite and Clinozoisite 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, Zultanite is while Zultanite is in appearance.