×

Smaragdite
Smaragdite

Kunzite
Kunzite



ADD
Compare
X
Smaragdite
X
Kunzite

Smaragdite and Kunzite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
-
-
0.01
Transparent
-9999
-
-
-9999
Transparent
 
Vitreous
Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
0.02
Transparent
1.657-1.681
-
monoclinic
0.014-0.016
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Smaragdite and Kunzite Optic Character

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

Smaragdite and Kunzite Transparency

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