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Kyanite and Parisite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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1.2 Pleochroism
Trichroic
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.71-1.741.671-1.771
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Triclinic
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1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.099-0.100
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Color grading system
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Kyanite and Parisite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Kyanite and Parisite 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.