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Kainite
Kainite

Hbnerite
Hbnerite



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Kainite and Hbnerite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
-

Pleochroism

Visible: X = violet
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Dispersion

0.020.05
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent

Refractive Index

1.4942.17-2.32
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
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Birefringence

0.022-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Kainite and Hbnerite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Kainite and Hbnerite 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.