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Xonotlite and Unakite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Silky
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1.2 Pleochroism
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1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.581-1.593
1.525
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.010
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1.9 Clarity
Gems
Gemstones of the world (2001)

Xonotlite and Unakite Optic Character

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

Xonotlite and Unakite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Xonotlite and Unakite 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, Xonotlite is Gems and Sixth Edition (2006) while Xonotlite is Gems and Sixth Edition (2006) in appearance.