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Carnallite
Carnallite

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Carnallite and Jeremejevite 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
Colorless
0.01
-
1.638-1.650
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Hexagonal
0.0130
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Carnallite and Jeremejevite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Carnallite and Jeremejevite 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.