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Kunzite
Kunzite

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Plumbogummite



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Kunzite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Resinous

Pleochroism

Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
None

Dispersion

0.020.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.657-1.6811.653-1.688
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

monoclinic
Trigonal

Birefringence

0.014-0.016-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Kunzite and Plumbogummite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Kunzite and Plumbogummite 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.