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Apache Tear
Apache Tear

Chondrodite
Chondrodite



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Apache Tear and Chondrodite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous, Greasy

Pleochroism

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X golden yellow to orange

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

-99991.589-1.670
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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monoclinic

Birefringence

-99990.027-0.032
0 0.296
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Clarity

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Transparent

Apache Tear and Chondrodite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Apache Tear and Chondrodite 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.