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Kyanite

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Kyanite and Nephrite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Greasy

Pleochroism

Trichroic
None

Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.71-1.741.600-1.627
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Triclinic
monoclinic

Birefringence

-99990.027
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Translucent

Kyanite and Nephrite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Kyanite and Nephrite 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.