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Apache Tear
Apache Tear

Chrysoberyl
Chrysoberyl



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Apache Tear and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
X = red; Y = yellow-orange; Z = emerald-green
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.02
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.746-1.763
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Biaxial/+
1.7 Crystal System
Amorphous
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.007-0.013
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Apache Tear and Chrysoberyl Optic Character

Apache Tear and Chrysoberyl optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Apache Tear and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl 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. Chrysoberyl has Biaxial/+ character.

Apache Tear and Chrysoberyl Transparency

Similar to their colors, Apache Tear and Chrysoberyl 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.