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Milarite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.02
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1.529-1.560
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0.000-0.011
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
 
Vitreous
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1.488-1.525
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Triclinic
0.027-0.034
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Milarite and Kurnakovite Optic Character

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

Milarite and Kurnakovite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Milarite and Kurnakovite 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, Milarite is while Milarite is in appearance.