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Kornerupine and Edenite Optical Properties


Edenite and Kornerupine Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
X = colorless to green; Y = colorless   
Distinct   

Dispersion
0.02   
21
Not Available   

Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
Not Available   

Refractive Index
1.660-1.685   
1.606-1.649   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.012-0.017   
Not Available   

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
Not Available   

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Kornerupine and Edenite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Kornerupine and Edenite 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, Kornerupine is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Kornerupine is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.

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