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Kurnakovite and Turquoise Optical Properties


Turquoise and Kurnakovite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Waxy   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Weak   

Dispersion
Not Available   
None   

Transparency
Not Available   
Translucent, Opaque   

Refractive Index
1.488-1.525   
1.610-1.650   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Triclinic   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
0.027-0.034   
0.040   

Clarity
Not Available   
Translucent   

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Kurnakovite and Turquoise Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Kurnakovite and Turquoise 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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