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Realgar and Kyanite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al
Trichroic
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gems
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
2.538-2.7041.71-1.74
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.166Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gems
Color grading system

Realgar and Kyanite Optic Character

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

Realgar and Kyanite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Realgar 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, Realgar is Gems while Realgar is Gems in appearance.