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Xonotlite

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Xonotlite and Kyanite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

-
Trichroic

Dispersion

0.030.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

1.581-1.5931.71-1.74
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
Triclinic

Birefringence

0.010-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Xonotlite and Kyanite Optic Character

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

Xonotlite and Kyanite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Xonotlite 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, Xonotlite is while Xonotlite is in appearance.