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Carnallite and Lazulite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Greasy
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1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
1.3 Dispersion
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Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.01
Rank: 26 (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.467
1.604-1.646
1.6 Optic Character
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Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0270
0.031-0.036
1.9 Clarity
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Transparent

Carnallite and Lazulite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Carnallite and Lazulite 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.