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Brookite and Kyanite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Adamantine
Very weak
0.20
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2.583-2.741
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Orthorhombic
0.117
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Vitreous, Pearly
Trichroic
0.02
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1.71-1.74
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Triclinic
-9999
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Brookite and Kyanite Optic Character

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

Brookite and Kyanite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Brookite and Kyanite 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, Brookite is while Brookite is in appearance.