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Iolite and Kunzite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
-
0.02
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
1.52-1.56
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Orthorhombic
-9999
Transparent to translucent
 
Vitreous
Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
0.02
Transparent
1.657-1.681
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monoclinic
0.014-0.016
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Iolite and Kunzite Optic Character

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

Iolite and Kunzite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Iolite 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, Iolite is while Iolite is in appearance.