×

Zultanite
Zultanite

Zoisite
Zoisite



ADD
Compare
X
Zultanite
X
Zoisite

Zultanite and Zoisite Optical Properties

Add ⊕
Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
-
-
-
-
1.68-1.75
-
-
-9999
-
 
Vitreous
X = pale pink to red-violet; Y = nearly colorless to bright pink or deep blue; Z = pale yellow to yellow-green
0.02
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.
1.685-1.707
-
Orthorhombic
0.006-0.018
Transparent

Zultanite and Zoisite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Zultanite and Zoisite 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.