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Carnallite
Carnallite

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Carnallite and Brucite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Greasy
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
TransparentMichael O’Donoghue

Refractive Index

1.4671.56-1.60
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Trigonal

Birefringence

0.02700.010-0.020
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
TransparentMichael O’Donoghue

Carnallite and Brucite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Carnallite and Brucite 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.