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Angelite and Apophyllite Optical Properties


Apophyllite and Angelite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Dichroic (colorless)   

Dispersion
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Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
Not Available   
1.530-1.543   

Optic Character
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Uniaxial/-   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
tetragonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.000-0.003   

Clarity
Not Available   
Transparent   

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Angelite and Apophyllite Optic Character

Angelite and Apophyllite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Angelite and Apophyllite 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 Angelite and Apophyllite 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. Apophyllite has Uniaxial/- character.

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Angelite and Apophyllite Transparency

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

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