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Kunzite
Kunzite

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Kunzite and Aragonite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous

Pleochroism

Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
StrongArthur Thomas

Dispersion

0.020.17
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.657-1.6811.525-1.686
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

monoclinic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.014-0.0160.155
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent

Kunzite and Aragonite Optic Character

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

Kunzite and Aragonite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Kunzite and Aragonite 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, Kunzite is Transparent while Kunzite is Transparent in appearance.