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Zultanite
Zultanite

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Zultanite and Sanidine Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
-

Pleochroism

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-

Dispersion

-0.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent

Refractive Index

1.68-1.751.518-1.536
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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-

Birefringence

-99990.005-0.008
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Zultanite and Sanidine Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zultanite and Sanidine 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.