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Carnallite

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Carnallite and Diopside Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Greasy
-
0.02
-
1.467
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Orthorhombic
0.0270
-
 
Vitreous
-
0.02
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent . Star Diopside is opaque .
1.664-1.730
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monoclinic
0.024-0.030
Transparent

Carnallite and Diopside Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Carnallite and Diopside 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.