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Azurmalachite and Kunzite Optical Properties


Kunzite and Azurmalachite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Silky  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
-  
Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli  

Dispersion
0.07  
21
0.02  
99+

Transparency
Translucent  
Transparent  

Refractive Index
1.655-1.909  
1.657-1.681  

Optic Character
Biaxial/+  
-  

Crystal System
monoclinic  
monoclinic  

Birefringence
0.108-0.254  
0.014-0.016  

Clarity
Translucent  
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda  

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Azurmalachite and Kunzite Optic Character

Azurmalachite and Kunzite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Azurmalachite 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 Azurmalachite 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. Azurmalachite has Biaxial/+ character.

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Azurmalachite and Kunzite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Azurmalachite 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, Azurmalachite is Translucent while Azurmalachite is Translucent in appearance.

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