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Unakite and Tektite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
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1.3 Dispersion
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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1.4 Transparency
Gemstones of the world (2001)
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.525
1.490-1.520
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
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1.8 Birefringence
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1.9 Clarity
Gemstones of the world (2001)
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Unakite and Tektite Optic Character

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

Unakite and Tektite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Unakite and Tektite 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, Unakite is Gemstones of the world (2001) while Unakite is Gemstones of the world (2001) in appearance.