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Phlogopite and Kunzite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Pearly
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.530-1.5731.657-1.681
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0280-0.04500.014-0.016
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Phlogopite and Kunzite Optic Character

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

Phlogopite and Kunzite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Phlogopite 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, Phlogopite is Not Available while Phlogopite is Not Available in appearance.