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Euclase

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Euclase and Kyanite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
Weak: colorless-(greenish) yellow
0.02
-
1.650-1.677
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Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a
0.019-0.025
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
 
Vitreous, Pearly
Trichroic
0.02
-
1.71-1.74
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Triclinic
-9999
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Euclase and Kyanite Optic Character

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

Euclase and Kyanite Transparency

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