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Kyanite and Corundum Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Adamantine, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Trichroic
None
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.71-1.741.758-1.780
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.007-0.010
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Color grading system
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Kyanite and Corundum Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Kyanite and Corundum 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.