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Apache Tear
Apache Tear

Anorthoclase
Anorthoclase



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Apache Tear and Anorthoclase Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
WeakMichael O’Donoghue
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.518-1.534
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Amorphous
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol ( 1) Space Group: C1
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.006-0.008
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Translucent

Apache Tear and Anorthoclase Optic Character

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

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