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Kurnakovite and Boleite Optical Properties


Boleite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
Vitreous, Pearly  

Pleochroism
-  
-  

Dispersion
-  
0.07  
18

Transparency
-  
Transparent  

Refractive Index
1.488-1.525  
2.05  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Triclinic  
Isometric  

Birefringence
0.027-0.034  
0.010  

Clarity
-  
Transparent  

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Kurnakovite and Boleite Optic Character

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

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Kurnakovite and Boleite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Kurnakovite and Boleite 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 while Kurnakovite is in appearance.

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