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Kyanite
Kyanite

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Kyanite and Charlesite Optical Properties

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
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellow
0.03
-
1.492
-
Trigonal
-9999
-

Kyanite and Charlesite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Kyanite and Charlesite 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.