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Kunzite
Kunzite

Zinnwaldite
Zinnwaldite



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Kunzite and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Pearly, Vitreous

Pleochroism

Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Distinct

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.657-1.6811.565-1.625
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

monoclinic
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.014-0.0160.040-0.050
0 0.296
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Clarity

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

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

Similar to their colors, Kunzite and Zinnwaldite 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.