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Idocrase and Kunzite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
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Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.02
Rank: 22 (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
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Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.67-1.76
1.657-1.681
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
tetragonal
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
0.014-0.016
1.9 Clarity
Color grading system
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Idocrase and Kunzite Optic Character

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

Idocrase and Kunzite Transparency

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