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Kurnakovite and Seraphinite Optical Properties


Seraphinite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
Pearly, Greasy  

Pleochroism
-  
-  

Dispersion
-  
0.01  
99+

Transparency
-  
Transparent  

Refractive Index
1.488-1.525  
1.571-1.597  

Optic Character
-  
Biaxial/+  

Crystal System
Triclinic  
-  

Birefringence
0.027-0.034  
-9999  

Clarity
-  
Transparent  

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Kurnakovite and Seraphinite Optic Character

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

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Kurnakovite and Seraphinite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Kurnakovite and Seraphinite 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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