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Kurnakovite and Kunzite Optical Properties


Kunzite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
-  
Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli  

Dispersion
-  
0.02  
99+

Transparency
-  
Transparent  

Refractive Index
1.488-1.525  
1.657-1.681  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Triclinic  
monoclinic  

Birefringence
0.027-0.034  
0.014-0.016  

Clarity
-  
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda  

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Kurnakovite and Kunzite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Kurnakovite and Kunzite 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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