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Apache Tear
Apache Tear

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Apache Tear and Actinolite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous

Pleochroism

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moderate

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Refractive Index

-99991.613-1.628
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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monoclinic

Birefringence

-99990.0250-0.0270
0 0.296
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Clarity

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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Apache Tear and Actinolite Optic Character

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

Apache Tear and Actinolite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Apache Tear and Actinolite 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, Apache Tear is while Apache Tear is in appearance.