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Kyanite

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Kyanite and Andradite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Adamantine, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Trichroic
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.06
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.71-1.741.88-1.94
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Triclinic
cubic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.057
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Color grading system
Transparent

Kyanite and Andradite Optic Character

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

Kyanite and Andradite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Kyanite and Andradite 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, Kyanite is Not Available while Kyanite is Not Available in appearance.