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Kurnakovite
Kurnakovite

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Kurnakovite and Apophyllite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Dichroic (colorless)
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.488-1.5251.530-1.543
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Uniaxial/-
1.7 Crystal System
Triclinic
tetragonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.027-0.0340.000-0.003
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Kurnakovite and Apophyllite Optic Character

Kurnakovite and Apophyllite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Kurnakovite and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite 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. Apophyllite has Uniaxial/- character.

Kurnakovite and Apophyllite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Kurnakovite and Apophyllite 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.