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Beryl

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Kutnohorite



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Beryl and Kutnohorite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Resinous
Weak to distinct
0.01
Transparent, Transparent to opaque
1.560-1.604
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Hexagonal
0.0040-0.0070
Transparent
 
Vitreous
-
0.18
-
1.727
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Trigonal
-9999
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Beryl and Kutnohorite Optic Character

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

Beryl and Kutnohorite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Beryl and Kutnohorite 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, Beryl is while Beryl is in appearance.