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Kainite and Foitite Optical Properties


Foitite and Kainite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Visible: X = violet   
Strong: pale lavender dark blueAnthony et al   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
TranslucentAnthony et al, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.494   
Not Available   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m   

Birefringence
0.022   
Not Available   

Clarity
Not Available   
TranslucentAnthony et al   

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Kainite and Foitite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Kainite and Foitite 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 Not Available while Kainite is Not Available in appearance.

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