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Kurnakovite and Fayalite Optical Properties


Fayalite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous, Resinous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Faint   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Refractive Index
1.488-1.525   
1.827-1.879   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Triclinic   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.027-0.034   
0.042-0.051   

Clarity
Not Available   
TransparentAnthony et al   

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Kurnakovite and Fayalite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Kurnakovite and Fayalite 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.

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