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Andean Opal and Apatite Optical Properties


Apatite and Andean Opal Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Blue stones – strong   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.01   
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Transparency
Transparent   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
Not Available   
1.628-1.651   

Optic Character
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Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.002-0.008   

Clarity
Transparent   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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Andean Opal and Apatite Optic Character

Andean Opal and Apatite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Andean Opal and Apatite 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 Andean Opal and Apatite 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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Andean Opal and Apatite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Andean Opal and Apatite 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, Andean Opal is Transparent while Andean Opal is Transparent in appearance.

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