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Kurnakovite and Pearl Optical Properties


Pearl and Kurnakovite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Pearly   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
Not Available   
None   

Transparency
Not Available   
Translucent, Opaque   

Refractive Index
1.488-1.525   
1.52-1.66   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Triclinic   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.027-0.034   
0.156   

Clarity
Not Available   
Translucent   

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Kurnakovite and Pearl Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Kurnakovite and Pearl 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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