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Kutnohorite
Kutnohorite
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Realgar
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Kutnohorite and Realgar Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
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0.18
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1.727
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Trigonal
-9999
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Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al
0.06
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2.538-2.704
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0.166
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Kutnohorite and Realgar Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Kutnohorite and Realgar 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.