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Starlite and Kunzite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous

Pleochroism

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Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.790-2.0151.657-1.681
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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monoclinic

Birefringence

0.005-0.0550.014-0.016
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Starlite and Kunzite Optic Character

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

Starlite and Kunzite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Starlite 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, Starlite is Transparent while Starlite is Transparent in appearance.