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Selenite

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Selenite and Kyanite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

-
Trichroic

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

-99991.71-1.74
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
Triclinic

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Selenite and Kyanite Optic Character

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

Selenite and Kyanite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Selenite 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, Selenite is Transparent while Selenite is Transparent in appearance.