Ammolite and Apache Tear Optical Properties

Ammolite

Apache Tear

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Silky, Vitreous

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

None

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

1.5 Refractive Index

1.520-1.670Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

Amorphous

1.8 Birefringence

0.135-0.145Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

Ammolite and Apache Tear Optic Character

Ammolite and Apache Tear optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Ammolite and Apache Tear 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 Ammolite and Apache Tear 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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Ammolite and Apache Tear Transparency

Similar to their colors, Ammolite and Apache Tear 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, Ammolite is Not Available while Ammolite is Not Available in appearance.