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Astrophyllite and Kunzite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Greasy, Pearly
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.678-1.7581.657-1.681
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0500.014-0.016
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Astrophyllite and Kunzite Optic Character

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

Astrophyllite and Kunzite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Astrophyllite and Kunzite 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, Astrophyllite is Translucent while Astrophyllite is Translucent in appearance.