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Pectolite and Kainite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Silky
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
Visible: X = violet
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.595-1.645
1.494
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.028-0.038
0.022
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Not Available

Pectolite and Kainite Optic Character

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

Pectolite and Kainite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Pectolite and Kainite 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, Pectolite is Transparent while Pectolite is Transparent in appearance.