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Clintonite

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Clintonite and Kyanite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
X = colorless
Trichroic
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.643-1.6481.71-1.74
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.012-0.015Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Color grading system

Clintonite and Kyanite Optic Character

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

Clintonite and Kyanite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Clintonite 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, Clintonite is Not Available while Clintonite is Not Available in appearance.