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Kainite
Kainite

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Eosphorite



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Kainite and Eosphorite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
Visible: X = violet
0.02
-
1.494
-
monoclinic
0.022
-
 
Vitreous, Resinous
Visible: X = yellow; Y = pink; Z = pale pink to colorless
0.01
Transparent
1.639-1.672
-
Orthorhombic
0.029-0.032
Transparent

Kainite and Eosphorite Optic Character

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

Kainite and Eosphorite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Kainite and Eosphorite 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, Kainite is while Kainite is in appearance.