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Kyanite

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Kyanite and Mottramite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
Trichroic
Visible X=Y= canary yellow to greenish yellow
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.71-1.742.170
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Triclinic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.150
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Color grading system
Not Available

Kyanite and Mottramite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Kyanite and Mottramite 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.