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Zultanite and Kunzite Optical Properties


Kunzite and Zultanite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
-  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
-  
Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli  

Dispersion
-  
0.02  
99+

Transparency
-  
Transparent  

Refractive Index
1.68-1.75  
1.657-1.681  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
-  
monoclinic  

Birefringence
-9999  
0.014-0.016  

Clarity
-  
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda  

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Zultanite and Kunzite Optic Character

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

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Zultanite and Kunzite Transparency

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

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