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Kurnakovite and Zektzerite Optical Properties


Zektzerite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
Vitreous, Pearly  

Pleochroism
-  
-  

Dispersion
-  
0.02  
99+

Transparency
-  
Transparent  

Refractive Index
1.488-1.525  
1.582-1.585  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Triclinic  
Orthorhombic  

Birefringence
0.027-0.034  
0.003  

Clarity
-  
Transparent  

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Kurnakovite and Zektzerite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Kurnakovite and Zektzerite 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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