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Alunite and Apophyllite KF Optical Properties


Apophyllite KF and Alunite Optical Properties


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Alunite and Apophyllite KF Optic Character

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

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Alunite and Apophyllite KF Transparency

Similar to their colors, Alunite and Apophyllite KF 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, Alunite is Not Available while Alunite is Not Available in appearance.

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