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Monazite
Monazite

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Monazite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous

Pleochroism

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Dispersion

0.02-
0.005 1
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Transparency

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-

Refractive Index

1.796-1.8411.488-1.525
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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Triclinic

Birefringence

0.0450.027-0.034
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Monazite and Kurnakovite Optic Character

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

Monazite and Kurnakovite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Monazite 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, Monazite is while Monazite is in appearance.