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Magnetite and Kunzite Optical Properties


Kunzite and Magnetite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.02   
22

Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004)   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
2.42   
1.657-1.681   

Optic Character
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Not Available   

Crystal System
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monoclinic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.014-0.016   

Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004)   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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Magnetite and Kunzite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Magnetite and Kunzite 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, Magnetite is Gemmological Tables (2004) while Magnetite is Gemmological Tables (2004) in appearance.

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