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Epidote
Epidote
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Kutnohorite
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Epidote and Kutnohorite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Resinous
Strong
0.03
-
1.729-1.768
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monoclinic
0.019-0.046
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
 
Vitreous
-
0.18
-
1.727
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Trigonal
-9999
-

Epidote and Kutnohorite Optic Character

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

Epidote and Kutnohorite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Epidote and Kutnohorite 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, Epidote is while Epidote is in appearance.