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Halite and Kyanite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Trichroic
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
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Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.544
1.71-1.74
1.6 Optic Character
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Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
cubic
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
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1.9 Clarity
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Color grading system

Halite and Kyanite Optic Character

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

Halite and Kyanite Transparency

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