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Kyanite

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Kyanite and Augite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Resinous

Pleochroism

Trichroic
Pale green

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.71-1.741.671-1.774
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Triclinic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Kyanite and Augite Optic Character

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

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