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Natrolite

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Natrolite and Kyanite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Silky, Pearly
-
0.02
Transparent, Translucent
1.478-1.493
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Orthorhombic
0.012-0.013
Transparent
 
Vitreous, Pearly
Trichroic
0.02
-
1.71-1.74
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Triclinic
-9999
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Natrolite and Kyanite Optic Character

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

Natrolite and Kyanite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Natrolite and Kyanite 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, Natrolite is while Natrolite is in appearance.