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Halite and Kunzite Optical Properties


Kunzite and Halite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.02   
22

Transparency
Not Available   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.544   
1.657-1.681   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
cubic   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.014-0.016   

Clarity
Not Available   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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Halite and Kunzite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Halite 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, Halite is Not Available while Halite is Not Available in appearance.

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