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Carnallite and Arfvedsonite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Greasy
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Strong: Blue-greens
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.467
1.652-1.699
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0270
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
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Carnallite and Arfvedsonite Optic Character

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

Carnallite and Arfvedsonite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Carnallite and Arfvedsonite 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, Carnallite is Not Available while Carnallite is Not Available in appearance.