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Afghanite
Afghanite

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Afghanite and Tektite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
-
0.02
Transparent
1.523
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Trigonal
0.006
Transparent
 
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0.02
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1.490-1.520
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-9999
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Afghanite and Tektite Optic Character

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

Afghanite and Tektite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Afghanite and Tektite 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, Afghanite is while Afghanite is in appearance.