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Carnallite
Carnallite

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Carnallite and Bastnsite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Greasy
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Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

1.4671.72-1.82
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
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Birefringence

0.0270-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Carnallite and Bastnsite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Carnallite and Bastnsite 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 while Carnallite is in appearance.