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Kyanite
Kyanite

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Kyanite and Halite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Trichroic
-

Dispersion

0.020.05
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

1.71-1.741.544
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Triclinic
cubic

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Kyanite and Halite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Kyanite and Halite 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.