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Kyanite and Sarcopside Optical Properties


Sarcopside and Kyanite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Waxy   

Pleochroism
Trichroic   
Not Available   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Refractive Index
1.71-1.74   
1.670-1.734   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Triclinic   
Not Available   

Birefringence
Not Available   
Not Available   

Clarity
Color grading system   
TranslucentAnthony et al   

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Kyanite and Sarcopside Optic Character

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

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Kyanite and Sarcopside Transparency

Similar to their colors, Kyanite and Sarcopside 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.

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