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Kyanite
Kyanite

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Kyanite and Jacobsite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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1.2 Pleochroism
Trichroic
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1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
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Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.71-1.74Not Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
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1.7 Crystal System
Triclinic
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1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Color grading system
Translucent

Kyanite and Jacobsite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Kyanite and Jacobsite 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.