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Kyanite

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Kyanite and Triplite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Trichroic
DistinctArthur Thomas

Dispersion

0.020.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.71-1.741.643-1.703
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Triclinic
-

Birefringence

-99990.020
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Translucent

Kyanite and Triplite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Kyanite and Triplite 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.