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Kunzite
Kunzite

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Kunzite and Caledonite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Weak

Dispersion

0.020.05
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.657-1.6811.818-1.909
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.014-0.0160.091
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent

Kunzite and Caledonite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Kunzite and Caledonite 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.