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Zultanite
Zultanite

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Zultanite and Iolite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
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Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.68-1.751.52-1.56
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
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1.7 Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent to translucent

Zultanite and Iolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zultanite and Iolite 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 Not Available while Zultanite is Not Available in appearance.