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Kunzite
Kunzite

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Kunzite and Star Ruby 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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0.02
Transparent, Translucent
1.757-1.780
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0.007-0.010
Transparent

Kunzite and Star Ruby Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Kunzite and Star Ruby 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.