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Kunzite and Magnetite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
0.02
Transparent
1.657-1.681
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monoclinic
0.014-0.016
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
 
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0.20
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2.42
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-9999
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Kunzite and Magnetite Optic Character

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

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