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Beudantite and Kunzite Optical Properties


Kunzite and Beudantite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Resinous  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
visible  
Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli  

Dispersion
0.03  
99+
0.02  
99+

Transparency
-  
Transparent  

Refractive Index
1.957  
1.657-1.681  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Trigonal  
monoclinic  

Birefringence
0.014  
0.014-0.016  

Clarity
-  
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda  

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Beudantite and Kunzite Optic Character

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

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Beudantite and Kunzite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Beudantite 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, Beudantite is while Beudantite is in appearance.

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