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Kurnakovite and Actinolite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
moderate
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.488-1.5251.613-1.628
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.027-0.0340.0250-0.0270
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Kurnakovite and Actinolite Optic Character

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

Kurnakovite and Actinolite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Kurnakovite and Actinolite 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, Kurnakovite is Not Available while Kurnakovite is Not Available in appearance.