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Esperite and Kunzite Optical Properties


Kunzite and Esperite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
colorless.  
Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.02  
99+

Transparency
OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque, Transparent  
Transparent  

Refractive Index
1.760-1.774  
1.657-1.681  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
monoclinic  
monoclinic  

Birefringence
0.012  
0.014-0.016  

Clarity
OpaqueAnthony et al  
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda  

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Esperite and Kunzite Optic Character

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

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Esperite and Kunzite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Esperite and Kunzite 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, Esperite is OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque and Transparent while Esperite is OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque and Transparent in appearance.

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