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Kutnohorite
Kutnohorite

Fluorapatite
Fluorapatite



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Kutnohorite and Fluorapatite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Weak to strong if coloreD
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.7271.631-1.650
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Kutnohorite and Fluorapatite Optic Character

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

Kutnohorite and Fluorapatite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Kutnohorite and Fluorapatite 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, Kutnohorite is Not Available while Kutnohorite is Not Available in appearance.