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Kunzite and Moldavite Optical Properties


Moldavite and Kunzite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   
Absent   

Dispersion
0.02   
22
None   

Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.657-1.681   
1.48-1.54   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Amorphous   

Birefringence
0.014-0.016   
Not Available   

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
Transparent   

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Kunzite and Moldavite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Kunzite and Moldavite 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.

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