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Kutnohorite
Kutnohorite

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Kutnohorite and Quartz Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
-
0.18
-
1.727
-
Trigonal
-9999
-
 
Vitreous
None
0.01
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
1.544-1.553
-
Trigonal
0.009
Opaque

Kutnohorite and Quartz Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Kutnohorite and Quartz 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 while Kutnohorite is in appearance.