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Kyanite and Azurite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Pearly
Trichroic
0.02
-
1.71-1.74
-
Triclinic
-9999
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Vitreous
Visible shades of blue
0.03
Transparent, Translucent
1.720-1.850
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monoclinic
0.108
Transparent

Kyanite and Azurite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Kyanite and Azurite 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.