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Sussexite

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Sussexite and Kainite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Fibrous, Pearly
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Visible: X = violet
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.494
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.022
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Not Available

Sussexite and Kainite Optic Character

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

Sussexite and Kainite Transparency

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