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Zultanite
Zultanite

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Zultanite and Sogdianite 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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0.01
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1.606-1.608
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0.002
OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Zultanite and Sogdianite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zultanite and Sogdianite 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.