Apache Tear and Astrophyllite Optical Properties

Apache Tear

Astrophyllite

Add ⊕

1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

Greasy, Pearly

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

Translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available1.678-1.758

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Amorphous

Triclinic

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.050

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

Translucent

Apache Tear and Astrophyllite Optic Character

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

Compare Gems for Capricorn » More

Apache Tear Vs Ammonite

Apache Tear Vs Ammolite

» More

More Compare Gems for Capricorn

Apache Tear and Astrophyllite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Apache Tear and Astrophyllite 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.