Home
Gemstones


Kunzite and Druzy Optical Properties


Druzy and Kunzite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
-  

Pleochroism
Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli  
-  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.01  
99+

Transparency
Transparent  
Opaque  

Refractive Index
1.657-1.681  
-9999  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
monoclinic  
Isometric  

Birefringence
0.014-0.016  
-9999  

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda  
Opaque  

Benefits >>
<< Physical Properties

Kunzite and Druzy Optic Character

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

Compare Gems for Taurus

Kunzite and Druzy Transparency

Similar to their colors, Kunzite and Druzy 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.

Gems for Taurus

Gems for Taurus

» More Gems for Taurus

Compare Gems for Taurus

» More Compare Gems for Taurus